Which of the following Acts introduced federal features and provincial autonomy in the legislature and also made provisions for the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the provinces?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The Government of India Act, 1935.
- The Government of India Act was passed in August 1935 by the British Parliament, with an aim to make further provision for the Government of India.
- It was considered the longest act enacted by the British Parliament at that time. This act divided powers between the centre and the provinces which included three lists that gave the subjects under each government namely- Federal List(Centre), Provincial List(Provinces) and Concurrent List(Both).