In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
- A.Federal Legislature
- B.Governor General
- C.Provincial Legislature
- D.Provincial Governors
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, Governor General. Section 104 of the Government of India Act, 1935 vested residuary powers in the Governor-General, who could assign a subject to either the Centre or a province.
The 1935 Act divided legislative powers into three lists: a Federal List of 59 items, a Provincial List of 54 items and a Concurrent List of 36 items. Any subject not named in these lists was left to the Governor-General, who could, at his discretion, authorise the federal or a provincial legislature to make laws on it. This kept final control with the British Crown's representative. The Constitution of India changed this: Article 248 and Entry 97 of the Union List give residuary powers to Parliament.
A is wrong: the Federal Legislature got the Federal List, not the residue; residuary powers went to Parliament only under the 1950 Constitution. C is wrong: provincial legislatures had only the Provincial and Concurrent lists. D is wrong: provincial governors had no say over residuary subjects.
Exam tip: residuary powers — 1935 Act: Governor-General; Indian Constitution: Parliament (Art. 248); USA: states; Canada: Centre.
Practice Questions
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- B.Andal was an Alvar
- C.Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a devotee of Vishnu
- D.Metal images of the saints Appar and Sundarar were made and then consecrated in a Shiva temple
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1. It is situated on one of the highest points in the city of Vijayanagara.
2. Virupaksha temple is located on it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
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1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
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2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A.1 and 2
- B.2 only
- C.2 and 3
- D.3 only
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1. There are no parables in Upanishads.
2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
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