Consider the following statements regarding Governments of India Act, 1935:
1. This Act went a step forward in perpetuating the communal cleavage between Muslims and Non-Muslims
2. Residuary power of legislation was not vested in either Central or Provincial Legislature but with Governor General
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Neither 1 nor 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Under GoI act 1935, 150 out of 156 representatives of British India were to be elected on communal basis while six were to be nominated by Governor General from amongst women, minorities and depressed classes.
Separate electorates provided for the Muslims on religious grounds as per the Indian Councils Act of 1909 were not only kept up by the Act of 1935 but also extended to other communities. The members were to be elected on the basis of the religion which they followed. There were seats reserved for members of a particular religion. Seats reserved for different religions included seats for Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Europeans, Anglo-Indians and Indian Christians. Moreover, there were seats reserved even for the members of the Scheduled Castes.
Under GoI act 1935, residuary power was vested with Governor General of India.
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By: Abhipedia