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Question

Which of the following Acts introduced Dyarchy at the provincial level in India?

  1. Government of India Act, 1909
  2. Government of India Act, 1919
  3. Government of India Act, 1935
  4. Indian Independence Act, 1947

Answer:

Option B: Government of India Act, 1919

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Government of India Act, 1919”.

The Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, introduced Dyarchy at the provincial level. This meant that subjects were divided into 'transferred' and 'reserved' categories.