Government Act | MCQs

Explanation

Government of India Act 1935 adopted as Pakistan's first constitution in 1947.

The Government of India Act was a total failure as it was not able to give what it had proposed.

Act of 1935 consisted of 321 sections

The concept of dyarchy that was brought proved to be wrong and also the act was opposed by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.

Explanation

Pitt's India Act of 1784 provided for a joint government of British India by the East India Company and the Crown, with the government holding the ultimate authority.

This act established a Board of Control, which consisted of six members, including a Secretary of State and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

The act also reduced the Governor-General's council to three members and gave the Governor-General the final say.

The Presidencies of Madras and Bombay were made subordinate to the Bengal Presidency.

Calcutta became the capital of the British possessions in India.