Which Act, enacted in 1919, introduced the system of dyarchy in the provinces of British India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Government of India Act.
The Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, introduced the system of dyarchy in the provinces of British India. Under this system, provincial subjects were divided into two categories: “Transferred subjects”, such as education, health, and agriculture, administered by Indian ministers responsible to legislative councils, and “Reserved subjects”, like finance, law, and order, managed by British officials. Though limited in scope, dyarchy marked the beginning of provincial self-governance and was a significant step in India’s constitutional development.