The Government of India Act, 1935, provided for how many lists of divisions of power between the federation (central government) and provinces?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Three lists.
The Government of India Act, 1935, provided for three lists to divide powers between the federation (central government) and the provinces:
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Federal List: Subjects under the exclusive jurisdiction of the central government, such as defence, foreign affairs, and currency.
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Provincial List: Subjects under the exclusive jurisdiction of provincial governments, like education, public health, and agriculture.
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Concurrent List: Subjects where both the central and provincial governments could legislate, e.g., criminal law, marriage and divorce, and bankruptcy.