The Indian Legislature was made bi-cameral for the first time by __________

Correct option is C

The Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, introduced a bicameral legislature at the central level for the first time. It established the Council of States (Upper House) and the Legislative Assembly (Lower House).

Information Booster:

1. Bicameralism ensures representation at two levels – regional and population-based.
2. The 1919 Act introduced dyarchy at the provincial level.
3. The reforms failed to meet Indian aspirations, leading to the demand for self-governance.
4. The Upper House was meant for princely states and elite representation.
5. This Act was a precursor to further constitutional reforms like the Government of India Act, 1935.
6. Indian participation in legislature increased under these reforms.

Additional Knowledge:

• Indian Council Act of 1892: Increased Indian representation in legislative councils.
• Indian Council Act of 1909: Also known as Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.
• Government of India Act of 1935: Established federalism and expanded provincial autonomy.