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Q191. In the Federation established by the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the:

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

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2018 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Governor General

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The Government of India Act, 1935 distributed legislative powers between the Centre and the provinces through three lists: Federal List, Provincial List, and Concurrent List. Residuary powers were vested in the discretion of the Governor-General.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q191)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → 1857 & Aftermath
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Governor General

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 191 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Modern History (1857 & Aftermath) question is Option (B): "Governor General". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "1857 & Aftermath". You can explore all repeated questions from 1857 & Aftermath in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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