Q51 · UPSC Prelims 2022 · Set A · History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

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In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved and Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects?1.Administration of Justice2.Local Self-Government3.Land Revenue4.PoliceSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A 1, 2 and 3
B 2, 3 and 4
C 1, 3 and 4
D 1, 2 and 4

Correct answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4

Explanation

  1. A

    1, 2 and 3

    1, 2 and 3. Local self-government was Transferred, not Reserved.

  2. B

    2, 3 and 4

    2, 3 and 4. Drops justice; keeps local bodies which were Transferred.

  3. C

    1, 3 and 4

    1, 3 and 4. Justice, land revenue and police were Reserved. Local self-government was Transferred to ministers.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 4

    1, 2 and 4. Local self-government is the miss.

Summary. Official key is (c) 1, 3 and 4. Dyarchy (1919): Reserved subjects — justice, land revenue, police — stayed with the Governor’s councillors. Local self-government was a Transferred subject with Indian ministers.

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