Which of the following acts introduced the system of dyarchy in the provincial administration in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The Government of India Act of 1919.
The Government of India Act, 1919 introduced the system of dyarchy in the provincial administration of India. This system divided the subjects of provincial government into two categories: 'Transferred' and 'Reserved'. The transferred subjects, such as education and health, were administered by Indian ministers, while the reserved subjects, like law and order, remained under the control of British officials. Dyarchy aimed to give limited self-governance to Indians but was criticized for its complexity and limited real power to elected representatives.