The Government of India Act of 1919

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The Government of India Act of 1919 was a response to which event?

  1. The Indian National Congress's demand for self-governance

  2. The First World War

  3. The Rowlatt Act

  4. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress, led by leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, had been advocating for greater self-governance in India. The Act was an attempt to address these demands.

The Act introduced a system of _ government in India.

  1. Dyarchy

  2. Monarchy

  3. Republic

  4. Parliamentary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dyarchy was a system of government in which certain subjects were transferred to the control of elected Indian legislators, while others remained under the control of the British government.

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Government of India Act of 1919?

  1. The establishment of a bicameral legislature

  2. The introduction of direct elections

  3. The creation of a Council of State

  4. The abolition of the Indian Civil Service


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Civil Service was not abolished by the Act. Instead, it was reformed to include more Indians.

The Act provided for the establishment of a _ in each province.

  1. Legislative Assembly

  2. Executive Council

  3. Governor-General's Council

  4. Council of State


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Legislative Assembly was a popularly elected body that had the power to pass laws and discuss the budget.

The Government of India Act of 1919 was _ by the Indian National Congress.

  1. Welcomed

  2. Rejected

  3. Partially accepted

  4. Ignored


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress welcomed some aspects of the Act, such as the introduction of dyarchy, but criticized others, such as the limited franchise and the retention of British control over key subjects.

The Act was a significant step towards Indian self-governance, but it also had its _.

  1. Limitations

  2. Achievements

  3. Controversies

  4. Failures


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Act had several limitations, including the limited franchise, the retention of British control over key subjects, and the communal electorates.

The Government of India Act of 1919 was eventually _ by the Government of India Act of 1935.

  1. Amended

  2. Repealed

  3. Replaced

  4. Suspended


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Government of India Act of 1935 replaced the Government of India Act of 1919 and introduced a new system of government in India.

The Government of India Act of 1919 was a _ step in the evolution of Indian democracy.

  1. Landmark

  2. Controversial

  3. Progressive

  4. Regressive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Act was a landmark step in the evolution of Indian democracy as it introduced a system of dyarchy and expanded the franchise, albeit limited.

The Act was influenced by the _ of the British government.

  1. Liberal policies

  2. Conservative policies

  3. Socialist policies

  4. Nationalist policies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The British government's liberal policies, particularly those of Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, played a significant role in the drafting of the Act.

The Government of India Act of 1919 was a _ response to the changing political landscape in India.

  1. Proactive

  2. Reactive

  3. Neutral

  4. Indifferent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Act was a reactive response to the growing demands for self-governance and the increasing influence of the Indian National Congress.

The Act was a _ attempt to address the grievances of the Indian people.

  1. Genuine

  2. Half-hearted

  3. Insincere

  4. Symbolic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Act was seen by many as a half-hearted attempt to address the grievances of the Indian people, as it fell short of their expectations for full self-governance.

The Government of India Act of 1919 had a _ impact on the Indian independence movement.

  1. Positive

  2. Negative

  3. Neutral

  4. Mixed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Act had a mixed impact on the Indian independence movement. While it provided a framework for greater Indian participation in governance, it also fell short of their aspirations for complete independence.

The Act was a _ step towards the eventual independence of India.

  1. Significant

  2. Minor

  3. Irrelevant

  4. Detrimental


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Act was a significant step towards the eventual independence of India as it introduced a system of dyarchy and expanded the franchise, albeit limited.

The Government of India Act of 1919 is considered a _ in the history of Indian self-governance.

  1. Milestone

  2. Setback

  3. Irrelevance

  4. Distraction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Act is considered a milestone in the history of Indian self-governance as it introduced a system of dyarchy and expanded the franchise, albeit limited.

The Act was a _ of the British government's policy of gradual constitutional reforms in India.

  1. Product

  2. Rejection

  3. Irrelevance

  4. Distraction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Act was a product of the British government's policy of gradual constitutional reforms in India, which aimed to gradually expand the participation of Indians in governance.

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