Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Act of 1935.
The Government of India Act, 1935 was a significant constitutional reform introduced by the British Parliament.
It provided for the establishment of responsible government in the provinces, meaning the provincial governments were to be run by ministers responsible to elected legislatures.
It introduced provincial autonomy, ending the system of dyarchy introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919.
Information Booster:
Act of 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms): Introduced dyarchy in the provinces (a division of subjects between elected ministers and British officials), not full responsible government.
Act of 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms): Introduced separate electorates and increased Indian participation in legislative councils.
Act of 1892: Increased the number of members in legislative councils but did not provide any responsible governance.
Additional Information:
| Act | Key Feature |
|---|---|
| Government of India Act, 1935 | Introduced provincial autonomy; responsible government at the provincial level |
| Government of India Act, 1919 | Introduced dyarchy in provinces; limited self-governance |
| Indian Councils Act, 1909 | Introduced separate electorates for Muslims |
| Indian Councils Act, 1892 | Expanded legislative councils; limited reforms |
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