Through which of the following Government of India Acts the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms introduced Dyarchy in the provinces?​

Correct option is C

Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919:

·        Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 is also called as Government of India Act 1919.

·        Montague was the secretary of state for India and Chelmsford was the viceroy of India during the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms 1919.

·        Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 introduced dyarchy in provinces by dividing the provincial subjects into transferred and reserved.

o   It also introduced bicameralism and direct election for the first time in India.

o   It provided for the establishment of a public service commission which was set up in 1926.

The Government of India Act, 1858:

·        Various provisions Government of India Act, 1858.

·        India's rule came directly under the British Crown.

·        The administration was to be run by Her Majesty, through the Secretary of State for India, assisted by the Council of India the court of Directors and Board of control were abolished.

·        The council of India was an advisory body, with the secretary of state as its Chairman.

·        This act made India a direct colony of the British Crown. Council of India had 15 members, 8 appointed by the Crown, and 7 elected by the Court of Directors.

The Government of India Act of 1935:

·        The Government of India Act of 1935 is also called the blueprint of the Indian constitution.

·        The act abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced provincial autonomy in its place.

·        The act introduced dyarchy at the centre.

·        The act laid the foundation of democracy in India.