🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 2018British Policies in India

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

aFederal Legislature
bGovernor General
cProvincial Legislature
dProvincial Governors
✓ Correct answer: b) Governor General
ExplanationThe Government of India Act, 1935 divided powers between the Centre and provinces into three lists: Federal (59 items), Provincial (54 items), and Concurrent (36 items).It granted residuary powers to the Governor-General, who could authorize either legislature to legislate on such matters.192

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