In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
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Federal Legislature
Incorrect AnswerGovernor General
Correct AnswerProvincial Legislature
Incorrect AnswerProvincial Governors
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Residuary legislative powers were vested in the Governor-General under the Government of India Act of 1935. The act divided the powers between the Centre and provinces in terms of three list-Federal List (for Centre, with 59 items), Provincial List (for Provinces, with 54 items), and Concurrent list (for both, with 36 items). Residuary powers were given to the Viceroy.The degree of autonomy introduced at the provincial level was subject to important limitations: the provincial Governors retained important reserve powers, and the British authorities also retained a right to suspend responsible government.
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