Question

UPSC Prelims 2018 Question:

In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the

  1. 1. Federal Legislature
  2. 2. Governor General
  3. 3. Provincial Legislature
  4. 4. Provincial Governors

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: Governor General

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

  • The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation consisting of Provinces and Princely States as units.

  • The Act divided the powers between the Centre and units in terms of three lists – Federal List (for Centre, with 59 items), Provincial List (for provinces, with 54 items) and the Concurrent List (for both, with 36 items). Residuary powers were given to the Viceroy.

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Constitutional and Judicial Developments

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