Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Why was the federation criticized by democratic nationalists?
A. The states had no seats
B. The provinces were excluded
C. All representatives were directly elected
D. Princely rulers nominated representatives while their subjects lacked responsible government
Correct Answer: D
The scheme gave substantial influence to unelected princely representatives.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Why did nationalists criticize the Governor-General and Governors?
A. They had no constitutional functions
B. They were elected by universal suffrage
C. They retained extensive discretionary and emergency powers
D. They were controlled by provincial assemblies
Correct Answer: C
Reserve powers could override representative institutions.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which Indian political group was comparatively more favourable to the Act?
A. Indian National Congress
B. National Liberal Federation
C. Khilafat Committee
D. Ghadar Party
Correct Answer: B
The constitutional archive notes that the Liberals were the main exception to widespread opposition.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which political party described the Act as a constitution designed to perpetuate colonial bondage?
A. Indian National Congress
B. National Liberal Federation
C. British Conservative Party
D. Unionist Party
Correct Answer: A
Congress rejected the Act as inadequate and undemocratic.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Secretary of State for India remained responsible to:
A. Federal Assembly
B. Provincial councils
C. Indian voters
D. British Parliament
Correct Answer: D
Ultimate imperial constitutional authority remained in Britain.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
What happened to the old Council of India advising the Secretary of State?
A. It became the Federal Assembly
B. It was elected by provinces
C. It was abolished
D. It became the Federal Court
Correct Answer: C
The Act ended the statutory Council of India created after 1858.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which institution created under a separate 1934 law became central to currency and credit administration?
A. Federal Court
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Planning Commission
D. Imperial Bank only
Correct Answer: B
The RBI began operations in 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act 1934.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which specialized body was proposed to manage federal railways?
A. Federal Railway Authority
B. Federal Court
C. Council of India
D. Provincial Cabinet
Correct Answer: A
The Act created a statutory railway authority.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which official audited federal and provincial accounts?
A. Governor-General's counsellor
B. Federal Railway chairman
C. Secretary of State
D. Auditor-General
Correct Answer: D
The Auditor-General was given statutory financial oversight.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Act also allowed two or more provinces to create a:
A. Joint military command
B. Joint monarchy
C. Joint Public Service Commission
D. Joint communal electorate
Correct Answer: C
A shared commission could serve multiple provinces.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which service body could be established for a province?
A. Provincial Supreme Court
B. Provincial Public Service Commission
C. Provincial Foreign Office
D. Provincial Crown Council
Correct Answer: B
Provinces could have their own public service commissions.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Which service body did the Act provide at the federal level?
A. Federal Public Service Commission
B. Federal Election Commission
C. Federal Religious Council
D. Federal Trade Union
Correct Answer: A
The Act constitutionalized public service commissions.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
The Federal Court of India was later replaced by the:
A. Council of State
B. Federal Assembly
C. Public Service Commission
D. Supreme Court of India
Correct Answer: D
The Supreme Court began in 1950 after the Constitution came into force.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1935 - Constitutional Developments - Govt. India Act
Could final appeals still go to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council?
A. No, the Federal Court was always final
B. Only provincial governors could appeal
C. Yes
D. The Privy Council had been abolished
Correct Answer: C
The Privy Council remained the ultimate imperial appellate authority.
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.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.