UPSC Prelims 2017·GS1·history·modern history

In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to

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  1. ADivision of the central legislature into two houses.
  2. BIntroduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.
  3. CHaving two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
  4. DDivision of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.Correct

Explanation

In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy' (or diarchy) refers to a system of double government introduced in the provinces by the Government of India Act of 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms). Under this system, the subjects delegated to the provinces were divided into two categories: 'reserved' subjects (e.g., finance, police, land revenue) which were administered by the Governor and his executive council without being responsible to the provincial legislature, and 'transferred' subjects (e.g., education, local self-government, public health) which were administered by the Governor with the aid of ministers responsible to the provincial legislative council. This marked an initial step towards responsible government in the provinces.
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