Which of the following Acts introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ by discontinuing the application of dyarchy?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Government of India Act, 1935.
The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ by discontinuing the application of dyarchy.
This act granted significant powers to provincial governments, allowing them to exercise control over various subjects, except for a few reserved matters handled by the Governor. Dyarchy, introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919, was replaced with a system where provinces had greater autonomy in governance. The 1935 Act aimed at a more responsible and efficient provincial government structure.