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In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects ?
1. Administration of Justice
2. Local Self-Government
3. Land Revenue
4. Police
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1, 2 and 3

(b)

2, 3 and 4

(c)

1, 3 and 4

(d)

1, 2 and 4

Answer:

(c)

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Explanation

Option C is correct: reserved subjects were Justice, the police, land revenue, irrigation, law and order. Transferred subjects under the control of Indian ministers- Local self-government, education, public health, public works, agriculture, forests, and fisheries. So, #2 (local self government) is wrong, Therefore by elimination the answer is C.