Q. The Government in the India Act of 1919, clearly defined the
(a) Separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature
(b) Jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments
(c) Jurisdiction of the Viceroy and the Governors of the provinces
(d) Powers of the Secretary of State of India and the Viceroy.
Ans: (b) Jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments
Explanation: The correct option is (b) Jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments.
The Government of India Act of 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, was an important constitutional reform enacted by the British Parliament. It introduced significant changes to the governance of British India. One of the main objectives of the act was to introduce a limited form of self-government in India.
The act clearly defined the jurisdictions of the central government (centered in Delhi) and the provincial governments (in different regions of India). It provided for the establishment of a dual system of governance, with subjects and powers divided between the central and provincial governments. This division of powers aimed to grant some autonomy and legislative authority to the provinces, while retaining control over certain key areas with the central government.
So, option (b) is the correct answer.
