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    Which of the following acts was aimed at establishing a federal polity in India?
    Question

    Which of the following acts was aimed at establishing a federal polity in India?

    A.

    Rowlatt Act, 1919

    B.

    Indian Councils Act, 1892

    C.

    Government of India Act, 1935

    D.

    Government of India Act, 1858

    Correct option is C


    The correct answer is (C) Government of India Act, 1935
    Explanation:
    · The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced the concept of an All-India Federation, making it the first attempt at establishing federalism in India.
    · It expanded provincial autonomy and proposed a federal structure including princely states.
    Information Booster:
    · It introduced bicameral legislatures, reserve powers, and distributed subjects into federal, provincial, and concurrent lists.
    · It served as the foundation of the Indian Constitution.
    Additional Knowledge:
    · Government of India Act 1858 ended Company rule.
    · Rowlatt Act 1919 allowed detention without trial.

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