UPSC PRELIMS · HISTORY · MODERN HISTORY: CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935: 1. It provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation of British Indian provinces and princely states. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were under the control of the Federal Legislature. Which one of the following is correct?
Take a breath. Choose one. Press A–D on your keyboard if you like.
EXPLANATION
The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for an All-India Federation comprising British Indian provinces and princely states, although the federation did not come into operation. Defence and external affairs were not placed under the control of the Federal Legislature as stated, so only Statement 1 is correct.
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