Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (B) Government of India Act
Explanation:
The Government of India Act of 1919 introduced the system of dyarchy in the provinces of British India. Dyarchy was a system of dual government, where executive authority was divided between elected Indian ministers and appointed British officials. Under this system, provinces were divided into two categories: one where the British government retained control (called reserved subjects), and another where Indian ministers had control (called transferred subjects). This Act aimed to introduce a limited form of self-government but was still largely controlled by the British.
Information Booster:
- The Act was a response to the growing demands for reforms and political representation from Indian leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
- It created a bicameral legislature at the central level with an elected lower house and a nominated upper house.
- Though dyarchy gave Indian ministers some authority over certain subjects, real power still rested with the British officials, leading to dissatisfaction among many nationalists.
Additional Knowledge:
- Indian Councils Act: This Act was passed in 1861 to increase Indian representation in the legislative councils.
- Rowlatt Act: Enacted in 1919, this Act allowed the British government to arrest and detain individuals without trial, leading to widespread protests.
- Vernacular Press Act: Enacted in 1878, this Act was aimed at curbing the freedom of the press in Indian languages.
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