Practice Key Features Of The Act (1.2.1) - Chapter 1: Towards Independence & Partition: The Last

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Question 1.
What is Provincial Autonomy?
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Think about local powers versus central powers.
Question 2.
What was the role of the Governor-General?
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Remember, he was the British official in charge.
3Question 3.
What was a key feature of the Government of India Act of 1935?
- Complete autonomy for all Indians
- Provincial autonomy
- Full voting rights for all citizens
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Think about how the British structured the governance.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Governor-General had the authority to veto legislative decisions.
- True
- False
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Recall the extent of British control over India.
Question 5.
Evaluate the long-term implications of the Government of India Act (1935) on the political landscape in India leading up to independence.
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Consider how dissatisfaction grows over time and the rallies for independence.
Question 6.
Discuss how the continued separation of electorates could be viewed as a double-edged sword in relation to community relations.
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Think about the balance between representation and fostering unity.

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