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.