UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank The British Rule and India's Constitutional Development

Study these statements with regard to the Government of India Act, 1919.

1. The Act of 1919 provided for a bicameral legislature at the Centre.

2. Though the Legislative Assembly had an elected majority, it had no control over the ministers.

3. The electorate, with universal adult franchise, increased to 55 lakhs in the provinces.

4. Communal representation was extended to the Sikhs. Select the code giving the correct statements.

A) 1, 2, 4

B) 1, 2, 3

C) 1, 3, 4

D) 2, 3, 4

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Universal adult franchise was not the basis of election under the Act of 1919.