Government of India Act 1935 MCQs with Answers

Which lists of subjects were included in the Government of India Act, 1935?

• A.Federal, Provincial, and Concurrent
• B.Central, State, and Residual
• C.Union, State, and Concurrent
• D.Imperial, Provincial, and Delegated

Past Paper MCQ

Which Act serves as the foundation for the current Acts of India and Pakistan?

• A.Indian Independence Act 1947
• B.Indian Councils Act 1909
• C.Government of India Act 1935
• D.Government of India Act 1919

How many members in the Council of State were from the provinces as per the Government of India Act, 1935?

• A.150
• B.166
• C.160
• D.156

What change was proposed for the Council of Secretary of State for Indian Affairs?

• A.Replace with two vice secretaries, one Indian
• B.Abolish the council entirely
• C.Expand the council to include five Indian members
• D.Transfer all powers to the Governor-General

Which house was granted more powers of legislation?

• A.Council of the State
• B.Legislative Assembly
• C.Both had equal powers
• D.None of these

How many lists of subjects were introduced under the Government of India Act, 1935?

• A.Two
• B.Four
• C.Three
• D.Five

Until the framing of a new constitution, under which act were the new dominions and provinces governed after independence?

• A.Indian Independence Act, 1947
• B.Government of India Act, 1935
• C.Government of India Act, 1919
• D.Indian Councils Act, 1909

Who was the Governor General of India when the Government of India Act (1935) was passed?

• A.Lord Linlithgow
• B.Lord Irwin
• C.Lord Willingdon
• D.Lord Wavell

The Government of India Act, 1935 contained how many parts?

• A.12
• B.10
• C.16
• D.14

The Government of India Act 1935 comprised Sections and _ Schedules.

• A.395, 8
• B.451, 15
• C.321, 10
• D.478, 12