The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
- Athe separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature
- Bthe jurisdiction of the central and provincial governmentsCorrect
- Cthe powers of the Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy
- DNone of the above
Explanation
The Government of India Act of 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, was a significant constitutional reform during British rule in India. One of its key features was the introduction of 'dyarchy' in the provinces. To implement this system, the Act clearly demarcated and separated the subjects of administration into two lists: Central and Provincial. The Central subjects remained under the direct control of the Governor-General-in-Council, while the Provincial subjects were further divided into 'reserved' and 'transferred' subjects. This explicit division for the first time clearly defined the jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments, laying the groundwork for federal principles in Indian administration.
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