Government Of India Act 1935

Question 1

Salient features of the act
Home government

Answer 1

• The british crown assumed responsibility for administration of india
• Created new office known as Secretary for state of India.
  *The secretary was given powers of court of directors and board of control to exercise.
• The secretary ins tate in council was also called as home govt. of india. Indian affairs controlled by this authority.
• given authority to resist and control the country under the act.

Question 2

Dyarchy sysytem(division of authority between central and provices)

Answer 2

• The act introduced dyarchy system in provinces
• Divided provincial subjects in to two, i.e., reserved subjects and transfer subjects
• Transfer subjects:administered by governor and ministers who were responsible for provincial ministers
• reserved subjects: administered by governors and councilors

Question 3

Government of india

Answer 3

• executive powers vested to governor general in council
• governor general in council appointed by his majesty and his members
• Requirements: 10 yrs experience in crown, barrister of England or Scotland or Ireland or pleader in high court for less than 10 yrs standing.

Question 4

Power of Governor general

Answer 4

• Governor generalbis to carry his functions with advice of his council
• Had direct contact with secretary of state of India and was considered as representative of king
• was chairman of council and makes rules for transaction of business in the council
• Was given several powers relating to provincial administration.
• Bill passed by provincial legislature was signed by Governor and required Governor general’s signature