UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to

  1. Division of the central legislature into two houses.
  2. Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.
  3. Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
  4. Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.

Answer

Correct Answer

Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.

Explanation

Dyarchy, introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919, divided provincial subjects into 'transferred' (administered by ministers responsible to the legislature) and 'reserved' (administered by the Governor and executive council) categories.

Topics: constitutional developments, dyarchy under government of india act 1919, history, modern india