What was the term of the Central Legislative Assembly under the Government of India Act of 1919?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Three years.
Under the Government of India Act of 1919, the term of the Central Legislative Assembly was set at 3 years.
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The Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, introduced a bicameral legislature at the center, consisting of the Council of State (upper house) and the Central Legislative Assembly (lower house).
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The Central Legislative Assembly had a term of three years, although it could be dissolved earlier by the Governor-General.
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This act marked a significant step toward limited self-governance and introduced the diarchy system in provincial governments.