Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
Under the 1935 Act, powers were constitutionally divided through:
A. Only a central list
B. Federal, provincial, and concurrent lists
C. Religious and non-religious lists
D. Urban and rural lists
Correct Answer: B
The Act divided legislative subjects among federal, provincial, and concurrent lists.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
Which statement best describes the importance of the 1937 elections?
A. They tested provincial self-government under the 1935 Act
B. They directly created an independent Indian federation
C. They abolished British authority at the centre
D. They ended communal representation
Correct Answer: A
The elections were a major test of limited provincial self-government under British rule.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
Who was the Viceroy when the Congress ministries were formed in 1937?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Lord Wavell
C. Lord Irwin
D. Lord Linlithgow
Correct Answer: D
Lord Linlithgow served as Viceroy during the formation and resignation of the Congress provincial ministries.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
Before accepting office in 1937, the Congress sought assurances concerning:
A. The abolition of Muslim electorates
B. The creation of Pakistan
C. The governors' use of special powers
D. The immediate removal of all provincial governors
Correct Answer: C
Congress initially hesitated to form ministries until assurances were given that governors would not routinely interfere.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
Which authority retained important reserve and special powers despite provincial autonomy?
A. District boards
B. Provincial governors
C. Municipal corporations
D. Political party presidents
Correct Answer: B
Provincial autonomy was limited because governors retained discretionary and reserve powers.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
What was the attitude of both the Congress and the Muslim League toward the Government of India Act, 1935?
A. They criticized it but contested elections under it
B. They accepted every provision without objection
C. They jointly boycotted the elections
D. They demanded immediate implementation of the federation
Correct Answer: A
Both parties criticized the Act but chose to participate in the provincial elections.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
The 1937 elections were completed mainly by:
A. December 1935
B. August 1937
C. March 1940
D. February 1937
Correct Answer: D
Polling was conducted during early 1937 and the results were finalized in February.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
Which electoral arrangement continued in the 1937 elections?
A. Proportional representation for all seats
B. A single nationwide electorate
C. Separate electorates
D. Direct election of the Viceroy
Correct Answer: C
Separate electorates, including Muslim electorates, remained part of the constitutional structure.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
The franchise in the 1937 provincial elections was best described as:
A. Universal adult franchise
B. Restricted rather than universal
C. Limited to government employees
D. Limited only to members of political parties
Correct Answer: B
Voting rights depended on qualifications such as property, tax, education, or status; most adults could not vote.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
How many governor's provinces participated in the 1937 provincial elections?
A. Eleven
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Fourteen
Correct Answer: A
Elections were held in eleven governor's provinces of British India.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
Provincial autonomy under the 1935 Act formally began on:
A. 1 January 1935
B. 14 August 1937
C. 3 September 1939
D. 1 April 1937
Correct Answer: D
The provincial autonomy provisions were implemented from 1 April 1937.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
Which part of the Government of India Act, 1935 failed to become fully operational?
A. Provincial legislatures
B. Separate electorates
C. The all-India federation
D. The Federal Court
Correct Answer: C
The federation required the accession of a specified number of princely states, which did not occur.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
Which major feature of the Government of India Act, 1935 became operational in the provinces in 1937?
A. Complete independence
B. Provincial autonomy
C. A sovereign federal parliament
D. Abolition of provincial legislatures
Correct Answer: B
The provincial autonomy provisions came into force, while the proposed all-India federation did not become operational.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1937-1939 - Congress Rule - Congress Ministries
The provincial elections of 1937 were primarily held under which constitutional law?
A. Government of India Act, 1935
B. Indian Councils Act, 1909
C. Government of India Act, 1919
D. Indian Independence Act, 1947
Correct Answer: A
The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced the constitutional framework under which provincial elections were held in 1937.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The most balanced assessment of the Government of India Act 1935 is that it:
A. Granted complete sovereignty
B. Expanded provincial self-government but preserved decisive British control
C. Introduced no meaningful change
D. Created an immediate democratic federation
Correct Answer: B
Provincial autonomy was important, but reserve powers, limited franchise and the failed federation restricted self-government.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Pakistan retained the adapted Government of India Act 1935 as its constitutional framework until:
A. 1 March 1956
B. 14 August 1947
C. 23 March 1940
D. 8 June 1962
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's first Constitution came into force on 1 March 1956.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
After independence, Pakistan initially used an adapted form of the:
A. Nehru Report
B. Government of India Act 1919
C. Cabinet Mission Statement only
D. Government of India Act 1935
Correct Answer: D
The adapted 1935 Act served as Pakistan's interim constitutional framework.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Act influenced the Constitution of India mainly through its:
A. Communal electorates only
B. Princely nomination system
C. Administrative and federal provisions
D. British parliamentary sovereignty
Correct Answer: C
Many structural provisions, offices and legislative techniques were adapted after independence.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which implemented feature gave Indian politicians valuable administrative experience before independence?
A. Central dyarchy
B. Provincial ministries
C. All-India Federation
D. Direct control of defence
Correct Answer: B
From 1937, elected provincial governments gained practical experience of office.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which section symbolized the weakness of provincial autonomy by allowing Governor's rule?
A. Section 93
B. Section 2
C. Section 18
D. Section 321
Correct Answer: A
Section 93 permitted suspension of responsible provincial government.