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What was the term of the Central Legislative Assembly under the Government of India Act of 1919?
Question

What was the term of the Central Legislative Assembly under the Government of India Act of 1919?

A.

Five year

B.

Two year

C.

Three year

D.

Seven year

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Three year
Explanation:
· Under the Government of India Act, 1919, the Central Legislative Assembly was established with a three-year term.
· The Act introduced diarchy in provinces and bicameralism at the center, creating the Legislative Assembly (lower house) and Council of State (upper house).
Information Booster:
· Known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.
· First time Indians were given legislative representation.
· Central Legislative Assembly had 145 members.
· Introduced direct elections for Indian members.
· Diarchy introduced for the first time in provinces.
· Enacted by the British Parliament to increase Indian participation.
Additional Information:
· Five year – Modern Lok Sabha tenure under the Constitution of India.
· Two year – Not applicable to Central Assembly under 1919 Act.
· Seven year – Irrelevant to Indian parliamentary system or act.

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