CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
What was the maximum total membership of the Council of State?
A. 156
B. 260
C. 375
D. 500
Correct Answer: B
The chamber was designed for 260 members.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
What was the lower chamber called?
A. Federal Assembly
B. Provincial Assembly
C. Council of India
D. House of Lords
Correct Answer: A
The Federal Assembly was the proposed lower chamber.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
What was the upper chamber of the proposed Federal Legislature called?
A. House of Commons
B. Legislative Council of India
C. Senate of Princes
D. Council of State
Correct Answer: D
The Council of State was the federal upper chamber.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The proposed Federal Legislature consisted of the Governor-General and:
A. One chamber
B. Three chambers
C. Two chambers
D. No chambers
Correct Answer: C
The legislature was bicameral.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Governor-General could refuse assent to legislation passed by:
A. Only municipal committees
B. The federal legislature
C. Only princely courts
D. No legislative body
Correct Answer: B
His veto and reservation powers limited legislative sovereignty.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Governor-General could reserve a federal bill for consideration by:
A. His Majesty
B. A provincial assembly
C. The Muslim League
D. The Federal Railway Authority
Correct Answer: A
Bills could be reserved for the Crown rather than assented to immediately.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which power allowed the Governor-General to make temporary laws when the legislature was not in session?
A. Judicial review
B. Recall election
C. Local veto
D. Ordinance-making power
Correct Answer: D
The Governor-General could promulgate ordinances under specified conditions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Governor-General could act on ministerial advice, in individual judgment and:
A. Only by referendum
B. Only by judicial order
C. In his discretion
D. Only with Congress approval
Correct Answer: C
The Act distinguished advised functions from personal and discretionary authority.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Who appointed the Governor-General?
A. Federal Assembly
B. The King
C. Council of State
D. Provincial governors
Correct Answer: B
The Governor-General was appointed by the Crown.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Who was the constitutional head of the proposed Federation of India?
A. Governor-General
B. Prime Minister of Britain
C. Chief Justice of India
D. President of Congress
Correct Answer: A
The Governor-General represented the Crown and headed the federal executive.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which feature of the Act later influenced federal constitutions in South Asia?
A. Nominated princely-state seats
B. British parliamentary supremacy
C. Communal electorates
D. Three-fold distribution of legislative powers
Correct Answer: D
Federal, provincial and concurrent lists became an important constitutional model.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Act's central structure was less responsible than its provincial structure because:
A. There was no central legislature
B. All ministers were elected directly
C. Key subjects and safeguards remained under the Governor-General
D. The provinces controlled defence
Correct Answer: C
Defence, foreign affairs and reserve powers limited ministerial control.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Why was central dyarchy never tested in practice?
A. The Act abolished the Governor-General
B. The All-India Federation never commenced
C. Provincial elections were cancelled
D. Britain granted independence in 1935
Correct Answer: B
The federal executive provisions depended on establishment of federation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Transferred federal subjects were to be administered by:
A. Ministers responsible to the federal legislature
B. The King personally
C. Provincial governors
D. Princely rulers
Correct Answer: A
The remaining departments were intended for ministers under responsible government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Reserved federal subjects were to be administered by the Governor-General with:
A. Provincial chief ministers
B. Federal Court judges
C. Congress nominees
D. Counsellors
Correct Answer: D
Counsellors assisted the Governor-General on reserved departments.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which territorial-administration subject was reserved under central dyarchy?
A. Urban municipalities
B. University education
C. Tribal areas
D. Irrigation in every province
Correct Answer: C
Administration of specified tribal areas was reserved to the Governor-General.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which subject concerning the established churches was reserved at the centre?
A. Local education
B. Ecclesiastical affairs
C. Municipal taxation
D. Agriculture
Correct Answer: B
Ecclesiastical affairs formed one of the reserved departments.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which central subject was also reserved under federal dyarchy?
A. External affairs
B. Public health
C. Fisheries
D. Provincial police
Correct Answer: A
External affairs was excluded from ministerial responsibility.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which central subject was reserved under federal dyarchy?
A. Education
B. Agriculture
C. Local government
D. Defence
Correct Answer: D
Defence remained under the Governor-General and counsellors.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Where did the Act propose dyarchy?
A. In provinces only
B. In municipalities
C. At the federal centre
D. In princely states only
Correct Answer: C
Provincial dyarchy was abolished, but a new central dyarchy was proposed.