Under which of the following Acts was made for the establishment of a Federal Court in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The Government of India Act of 1935.
The Federal Court of India was established under Section 102 of the Government of India Act, 1935 and started functioning in 1937. It was set up to adjudicate disputes between the central government and the provinces and also to hear appeals from provincial high courts. This was a precursor to the Supreme Court of India, which replaced it after independence in 1950.
Other options:
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Regulating Act of 1773: Established the Supreme Court at Calcutta, but not a federal court.
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Indian Councils Act of 1909: Focused on legislative councils and reforms.
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Government of India Act of 1919: Introduced dyarchy in provinces but no federal court.