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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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