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Consider the following statements about Government of India Act 1919 It relaxed previously stringent...........

Indian Political System(CSC) Evolution and Features of Constitution

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Consider the following statements about Government of India Act 1919:

It relaxed previously stringent control of centre over the provinces which led to an establishment of Federal Structure.
It increased the franchise base of Central as well as provincial legislature.
The genesis of the tradition of the President’s address to both the houses of the Parliament can be traced from this act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

2 and 3 only

Statement 1 is incorrect because it was GoI 1935 which introduced fedral structure in India.

Statement 2 is incorrect : It granted franchise to a limited number of people on the basis of property, tax or education. The franchise was expanded to 14% of the population from 3% in GoI Act 1935.

Statement 3 is correct : In India, the practice of the President addressing Parliament can be traced back to the Government of India Act of 1919. This law gave the Governor-General the right of addressing the Legislative Assembly and the Council of State. The law did not have a provision for a joint address but the Governor-General did address the Assembly and the Council together on multiple occasions.

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