Q. The DYARCHY as introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919 postulated which of the following?
(a) A system of dual government in Bengal
(b) Backward classes were entitled to vote
(c) A few subjects were transferred to the Provincial Ministries and the rest retained by the Executive Council
(d) Hindus and Muslims could vote separately
Ans: (c) A few subjects were transferred to the Provincial Ministries and the rest retained by the Executive Council
Explanation: The DYARCHY, as introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919, postulated option (c) that a few subjects would be transferred to the Provincial Ministries while the rest would be retained by the Executive Council. The Act introduced a form of dual government in the provinces of British India, wherein some subjects were devolved to elected ministers (Provincial Ministries) while others remained under the control of appointed officials (Executive Council). This system aimed to gradually introduce a limited form of self-governance in the provinces and allow Indians to participate in the administration of their own affairs.
