Fill in the blank:
The Federal Court of India, as provided under the Government of India Act 1935, was established in the year ______.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1937.
The Federal Court of India was established on October 1, 1937, under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935. It was headquartered in Delhi and served as a high-level court to settle disputes between provinces and the federal government, and to hear appeals from High Courts. Sir Maurice Gwyer was its first Chief Justice. The Federal Court functioned for twelve years until it was succeeded by the Supreme Court of India on January 28, 1950.