Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2018 · Polity and Constitution · Question 38

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

  1. Federal Legislature
  2. Governor General
  3. Provincial Legislature
  4. Provincial Governors

Answer

Governor General

  • (a) Federal Legislature: Incorrect. Under the Government of India Act, 1935, residuary powers were not vested in the federal legislature.
  • (b) Governor General: Correct. The Act vested residuary powers in the Governor-General, who could decide whether such subjects would fall under the Federal or Provincial domain.
  • (c) Provincial Legislature: Incorrect. Provinces had powers only over subjects in the Provincial List, not residuary matters.
  • (d) Provincial Governors: Incorrect. Provincial Governors exercised powers within provinces, but residuary powers were not assigned to them.

Answer: (b) Governor General.

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