Which of the following is not a feature of the Government of India Act 1935?

The Correct Answer is ​Started dyarchy at provinces.
Key Points

• Government of India Act 1935 abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place.
• The provinces were allowed to act as autonomous units of administration in their defined spheres.
• Moreover, the Act introduced responsible governments in provinces.

 Important Points

• Salient Features of the Government of India Act 1935:
  • Abolition of provincial dyarchy and introduction of dyarchy at the centre.
  • Abolition of Indian Council and introduction of an advisory body in its place.
  • Provided for the establishment of Federal Court to interpret the Act and adjudicate disputes relating to the federal matters.
  • Provision for an All India Federation with British India territories and princely states.
  • Elaborate safeguards and protective instruments for minorities.
  • The supremacy of British Parliament.
  • Increase in size of legislatures, an extension of the franchise, division of subjects into three lists, and retention of the communal electorate.
  • Separation of Burma from India

 Additional Information

• Government of India Act 1935 was passed by British Parliament in August 1935.
• lord willingdon was the viceroy of India when the Government of India Act 1935 was passed
• The act had 321 sections and 10 schedules and was the longest act passed by British Parliament so far.
• It was later split into two parts viz. Government of India Act 1935 and Government of Burma Act 1935.