Ordinance Making Power
Question
In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1.
Administration of Justice
- 2.
Local Self-Government
- 3.
Land Revenue
- 4.
Police
Options
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Under the dyarchy of the 1919 Act, "Reserved" subjects were kept under the absolute control of the Governor. These included crucial departments like Police, Land Revenue, and Justice.
"Transferred" subjects were given to Indian ministers responsible to the legislature. These were relatively benign portfolios like Local Self-Government, Education, and Health.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q51
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Executive & Administration
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Government of India Act 1919
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