By which one of the following Acts did the British provide ‘Provincial Autonomy’ to Indians?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) The Government of India Act, 1935.
The Government of India Act of 1935 was a landmark piece of legislation that introduced a significant degree of provincial autonomy in India. It established a federal system with the division of powers between the central government and the provinces. The provinces were granted greater control over their own finances, administration, and legislation. This marked a shift from the centralized control that had characterized British rule in India up to that point.
The introduction of provincial autonomy was a significant step towards self-governance for India. It allowed Indians to gain administrative experience and develop their own political institutions, paving the way for eventual independence.
The other options are incorrect:
• The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 introduced some limited reforms but did not grant provincial autonomy.
• The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was a repressive measure that gave the British government sweeping powers to arrest and detain Indians without due process. It did not involve any expansion of provincial autonomy.
• The Government of India Act of 1947 was the final act of the British colonial era in India. It granted India independence and did not introduce any new reforms.