The Government of India Act of 1935 was the first legislative measure to propose an “All India Federation” consisting of British Indian provinces and princely states. Although the federal part was never fully implemented due to the opposition of princely rulers, the Act established the framework for a federal system, including the division of powers into Federal, Provincial and Concurrent lists. ANSWER: (B) Act of 1935
Which Act first introduced the federal structure for India? (A) Act of 1947 (B) Act of 1935 (C) Act of 1909 (D) Act of 1919
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The 1935 Act was a monumental piece of legislation that laid the structural foundation for the modern Indian Constitution. It introduced provincial autonomy by abolishing dyarchy at the provincial level and moving it to the center. The proposed federation aimed to unite the diverse political units of India under a single central government. It also established the Federal Court and the Reserve Bank of India. Though it fell short of granting “Purna Swaraj,” the Act significantly expanded the franchise and provided Indians with their first real experience of responsible parliamentary government.