CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Federal Court also exercised appellate jurisdiction in:
A. All village disputes automatically
B. Constitutional cases from High Courts
C. British criminal trials only
D. No appeals
Correct Answer: B
Specified constitutional appeals could reach the Federal Court.
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1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Federal Court had original jurisdiction over disputes between:
A. Federation, provinces and acceding states
B. Private traders only
C. Municipalities only
D. British political parties
Correct Answer: A
Federal disputes required a neutral constitutional tribunal.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
One major function of the Federal Court was to interpret:
A. Only municipal bylaws
B. Religious doctrine
C. British election law
D. The constitutional division of powers
Correct Answer: D
It settled questions concerning central and provincial jurisdiction.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
In which year did the Federal Court begin functioning?
A. 1935
B. 1947
C. 1937
D. 1950
Correct Answer: C
The Federal Court sat from 1937 until the Supreme Court replaced it in 1950.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which new apex constitutional court was established under the Act?
A. Supreme Court of Pakistan
B. Federal Court of India
C. Privy Council
D. International Court of Justice
Correct Answer: B
Part IX created a Federal Court.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The All-India Muslim League's approach to the Act was to:
A. Criticize it but participate in constitutional politics
B. Accept every provision without criticism
C. Refuse all elections permanently
D. Demand restoration of the Company
Correct Answer: A
The League opposed major features but was prepared to work the system for political advantage.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Indian National Congress initially rejected the Act but decided to:
A. Boycott every provincial election
B. Dissolve itself
C. Support unelected governors
D. Contest the 1937 elections
Correct Answer: D
Congress participated to gain provincial office and oppose the constitutional limitations from within.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The 1937 elections demonstrated the practical operation of:
A. Central dyarchy
B. All-India Federation
C. Provincial autonomy
D. Complete independence
Correct Answer: C
Elected ministries were formed in provinces under the implemented portion of the Act.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Federal Assembly, if established, would have been elected by British India mainly through:
A. Universal direct election
B. Indirect election
C. Royal nomination only
D. Judicial appointment
Correct Answer: B
Provincial legislatures were to choose British Indian federal representatives.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Direct elections were most clearly associated with:
A. Provincial Legislative Assemblies
B. Princely-state federal representatives
C. The Governor-General
D. The Secretary of State
Correct Answer: A
Provincial assembly seats were filled through the expanded but limited electorate.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Act's electoral system was criticized because it:
A. Created universal equality
B. Ended all minority representation
C. Abolished property qualifications
D. Fragmented voters into communal and special constituencies
Correct Answer: D
Separate electorates and functional constituencies reinforced political divisions.
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1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which land-based interest was specially represented?
A. Tenants only
B. Judges
C. Landholders
D. University teachers only
Correct Answer: C
Landholder constituencies reflected the restricted and interest-based franchise.
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1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which commercial interests received representation?
A. Only agriculture
B. Commerce and industry
C. Only religious institutions
D. Only armed forces
Correct Answer: B
Commercial and industrial constituencies formed part of the special representation system.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which economic group received special representation?
A. Labour
B. Only judges
C. Only students
D. Only village officials
Correct Answer: A
The schedules provided representation for labour and other functional interests.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The electoral design also provided special representation for:
A. Only British soldiers
B. Only foreign diplomats
C. Only governors
D. Women
Correct Answer: D
Women received reserved or special representation in legislatures.
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1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Did the Act provide separate electorates to the Depressed Classes?
A. Yes, permanently
B. Only in Punjab
C. No
D. Only in princely states
Correct Answer: C
After the Poona Pact, reserved representation operated within joint electorates rather than a separate electorate.
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1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which European community arrangement continued under the Act?
A. No European seats
B. Separate European representation
C. Universal joint electorates only
D. Representation through the Muslim League
Correct Answer: B
European constituencies remained part of the colonial electoral design.
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1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which group received special communal representation under the Act?
A. Anglo-Indians
B. Only judges
C. Only provincial ministers
D. Only military officers
Correct Answer: A
Anglo-Indians were among the separately represented groups.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which community also had separate electoral representation?
A. Only princely rulers
B. Only government employees
C. No religious minorities
D. Indian Christians
Correct Answer: D
The system extended communal representation beyond Muslims and Sikhs.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Separate electorates were also provided for:
A. Only civil servants
B. Only landlords
C. Sikhs
D. No other community
Correct Answer: C
The communal system included Sikhs and other recognized communities.