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With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements

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With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(a)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct . The act established an All India Federation , which included both the British Indian Provinces and the Indian States. Statement 2 is incorrect – Defence and Foreign affairs were kept under the control of the central govt