UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 1, 2 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 3 and 4

Explanation

Under the dyarchy of the 1919 Act, Administration of Justice, Land Revenue and Police were 'Reserved' subjects administered by the Governor; Local Self-Government was a 'Transferred' subject given to elected ministers.

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