Pakistan Movement 1857-1947 MCQs

How many parts did the Government of India Act 1935 consist of?

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

Which house of the Assembly under the Act was a permanent body and couldn’t be dissolved?

A) Indian Legislature Assembly

B) The Council of State

C) Federal Court

D) Legislative Council

What percentage of the Federal Budget was non-votable and couldn’t be discussed or amended in the legislature?

A) 50%

B) 60%

C) 80%

D) 90%

How many lists of subjects were there under the Government of India Act 1935?

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

According to the Govt of Indian Act 1935, how many provinces divided the entire country?

A) 7

B) 9

C) 11

D) 13

What was the special feature of Governors’ authority under emergency situations as per the Act?

A) They had limited powers

B) They could be challenged by other institutions

C) They enjoyed unlimited powers uncontested by any institution

D) Their authority was under the jurisdiction of the Federal Court

What institution was established under the Act to interpret the constitution?

A) Legislative Council

B) Federal Assembly

C) Indian Legislature Assembly

D) Federal Court

Who expressed dissatisfaction with the Act by stating it was like a machine with strong brakes and no engine?

A) Mahatma Gandhi

B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

C) Madan Mohan Malaviya

D) Jawaharlal Nehru

What was the opinion of Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the emergency rights of Governor-General and Governors as per the Act?

A) He fully supported it

B) He criticized it, comparing it to a machine with strong brakes and no engine

C) He found it satisfactory

D) He remained silent on the matter

According to Nehru Report, the Governors of Provinces were to be appointed by.

A) The Viceroy

B) The Chief Justice

C) King of England

D) The Central Legislature