The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined: (2015)
✓ Correct answer: b) The jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments.
ExplanationAns: B Exp: The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms which became the Government of India Act in 1919, defined the jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments.It introduced dyarchy in eight provinces, where executive powers were shared between the Governor and elected ministers.Subjects were divided into ‘reserved’ (e.g., law, finance) managed by the Governor and his council, and ‘transferred’ (e.g., education, health) handled by ministers from the legislative council, increasing provincial authority.
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