| Examine the following statements regarding the constitutional developments in India during the rule of the British Crown. |
| 1. Direct elections were introduced in India for the first time through the Indian Councils Act of 1909. |
| 2. Separate electorate for Muslim members were introduced for the first time through the Government of |
| India Act of 1919. |
| 3. Separate representation was given to Sikhs, Christians and Anglo-Indians through Montague |
| Chelmsford Reform. |
| 4. The separation of legislative powers into Union, State, Concurrent and Residuary powers Was first introduced in the Government of India Act of 1935. |
| 5. Government of India Act introduced bicameralism for the first time in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1935. |
| Which of the statements given above are incorrect? |
A) 1, 2, 3 and 5
B) 2 and 4
C) 3 and 4
D) 3, 4 and 5
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] Statement 1 is incorrect because direct elections were introduced for the first time through the Government of India Act of 1919 only. Statement 2 is also incorrect because separate electorate or communal electorate were introduced through the Indian Councils Act of 1909. Statement 3 is wrong as the communal representation was further extended to Sikhs, Christians and Anglo-Indians through Government of India Act, 1935. Statement 4 is correct as the present system of division of legislative subjects in Independent India was first introduced through the Government of India Act of 1935. The Government of India Act 1919 introduced bicameralism for the first time in the Central Legislative Council.
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