Q.1 Even though it introduced several features which later laid the foundation for the Indian Constitution, the Government of India Act 1935 had several shortcomings. Examine. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a few lines on the Government of India Act of 1935. In the body, write about the provisions of the Act and then point out the limitations of the Act. Conclude by quoting Jawaharlal Nehru’s famous opinion of a machine with all brakes but no engine about the act.