With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
- It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
- Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The Government of India Act, 1935, provided for the establishment of an All India Federation, which was to include both British Indian provinces and princely states.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the British government, not the federal legislature.
Possible Sources: Historical references on the Government of India Act, 1935
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