Question

Which among the following Acts introduced the system of Dyarchy in the provinces?

• A. Government of India Act, 1909
• B. Government of India Act, 1919
• C. Government of India Act, 1935
• D. Indian Councils Act, 1892

Hint:

Remember important Acts: \[ 1909 \rightarrow \text{Separate Electorates} \] \[ 1919 \rightarrow \text{Dyarchy} \] \[ 1935 \rightarrow \text{Provincial Autonomy} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Constitutional reforms introduced by the British government are highly important for CUET History examinations. Questions are frequently asked regarding:
• Important Acts
• Features of Acts
• Constitutional reforms
• Timeline-based developments The concept of Dyarchy was introduced as part of British administrative reforms in India.

Step 1: Understanding the meaning of Dyarchy.
The term “Dyarchy” means: \[ \text{Dual Government} \] Under this system, provincial subjects were divided into two categories:
• Reserved Subjects
• Transferred Subjects Reserved subjects remained under the control of the Governor and executive council, while transferred subjects were handled by Indian ministers.

Step 2: Identifying the Act associated with Dyarchy.
The system of Dyarchy was introduced by the: \[ \text{Government of India Act, 1919} \] This Act is also known as: \[ \text{Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms} \] The reforms aimed to provide limited self-government to Indians.

Step 3: Checking the remaining options carefully.

• Government of India Act, 1909 introduced separate electorates but not Dyarchy.
• Government of India Act, 1935 abolished Dyarchy in provinces and introduced provincial autonomy.
• Indian Councils Act, 1892 expanded legislative councils but did not introduce Dyarchy. Hence, only the Government of India Act, 1919 introduced Dyarchy. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(B)\ \text{Government of India Act, 1919}} \]