Consider the following statements regarding Government of India Act, 1919:
1. It enlarged the Provincial Legislative Councils.
2. It introduced dyarchy for the executive at the Central level.
3. It granted women the right to vote.
How many of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) Only One
(b) Only Two
(c) All Three
(d) None
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: In 1918, Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State, and Lord Chelmsford, the Viceroy, produced their scheme of constitutional reforms which led to the enactment of the Government of India Act of 1919. The Provincial Legislative Councils were enlarged and the majority of their members were to be elected.
Statement 2 is not correct: The Government of India Act, 1919 introduced dyarchy for the executive at the level of the provincial government. Under this system some subjects, such as finance and law and order, were called “reserved" subjects and remained under the direct control of the Governor; others such as education, public health, and local self-government, were called "transferred" subjects and were to be controlled by ministers responsible to the legislatures.
Statement 3 is correct: Women were also given the right to vote under the Government of India Act of 1919.
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