With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:

Question

1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.

2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

(a) 1 only

Explanation:

• It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States: Correct. The Government of India Act, 1935, indeed provided for the establishment of an All India Federation comprising the British Indian provinces and princely states.

• Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature: Incorrect. Defence and Foreign Affairs were not under the control of the federal legislature. These subjects remained under the control of the British Crown.

Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, making option (a) the right answer.