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In the Prelims test, it History is one of the most popular subjects.
What are the Issues with Government of India Act, 1935?
Issues with Government of India Act, 1935 The Act provided a rigid constitution with no possibility of internal growth. The right of the amendment was reserved for the British Parliament. Extension of the system of communal electorates and representation of various interests promoted separatist tendRead more
Tell us about the Government of India Act, 1935.
Government of India Act, 1935 Dyarchy, rejected by the Simon Commission, was provided for in the Federal Executive. The Federal Legislature was to have two chambers (bicameral)—the Council of States and the Federal Legislative Assembly. The Council of States (the Upper House) was to be a permanent bRead more
Tell us about the Issues with Montague-Chelmsford Reforms.
Issues with Montague-Chelmsford Reforms There was no fulfillment of the demand for responsible government. Though a measure of power devolved on the provinces with the demarcation of subjects between center and provinces, the structure continued to be unitary and centralized. Dyarchy in the provinciRead more
Tell us about the Government of India Act, 1919.
Government of India Act, 1919 (Montague-Chelmsford Reforms) The Indian Legislative Council at the Centre was replaced by a bicameral system consisting of a Council of State (Upper House) and a Legislative Assembly (Lower House). Each house was to have a majority of members who were directly elected.Read more
What is the problems with Morley-Minto Reforms?
Problems with Morley-Minto Reforms The real power remained with the government. Separate electorates for Muslims were introduced Representation in excess of their population strength was accorded to the Muslims. Also, the income qualification for Muslim voters was kept lower than that for Hindus. ThRead more
Tell us about the Indian Councils Act, 1909.
Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) The Act made the first attempt to bring in a representative and popular element in the governance of the country. The strength of the Imperial Legislative Council was increased. An Indian member was taken for the first time in the Executive Council ofRead more
Tell us about the Weaknesses of the Indian Councils Act, 1861.
Weaknesses of Indian Councils Act, 1861 The councils could not discuss important matters and no financial matters at all without the previous approval of the government. They had no control over the budget. They could not discuss executive action. The final passing of the bill needed the viceroy’s aRead more
Tell us about The Act for Better Government of India,1858 .
The Act for Better Government of India, 1858 India was to be governed by and in the name of the Crown through a secretary of state and a council of 15-members. The council was an advisory body. The secretary of state was made the chairman of the council. The dual system introduced by the Pitt’s IndiRead more
What is The Charter Act of 1853?
The Charter Act of 1853 The Company was to continue possession of territories unless the Parliament provided otherwise. The strength of the Court of Directors was reduced to 18. The Company’s patronage over the services was dissolved—the services were now thrown open to a competitive examination. ThRead more
What is The Charter Act of 1833?
The Charter Act of 1833 The Company’s monopoly over trade with China and in tea also ended. All restrictions on European immigration and the acquisition of property in India were lifted. The way was paved for the wholesale European colonization of India. The governor-general was given the power to sRead more