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Q140. Consider the following statements: The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for: 1. the provincial autonomy. 2. the establishment of a Federal court. 3. All India Federation at the centre. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements: The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for:

  1. the provincial autonomy.
  2. the establishment of a Federal court.
  3. All India Federation at the centre. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2005 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for:

  1. Provincial autonomy by abolishing dyarchy in the provinces and introducing responsible government.
  2. The establishment of a Federal Court to adjudicate constitutional disputes.
  3. An All-India Federation comprising British Indian provinces and princely states (which never came into operation as the princely states did not join).
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q140)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2 and 3

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 140 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (D): "1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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