What was the significance of the Government of India Act (1935) in the politics of the subcontinent?

Question 1

When was the Government of India Act passed?

Answer 1

1935

Question 2

According to the of Government of India Act of 1935 what did the British government agree upon?

Answer 2

According to the Government of India Act of 1935 the British government agreed that the subcontinent should have its own government as a federation of provinces, each with its own local government.

Question 3

What was the limitation of the Government of India Act of 1935?

Answer 3

Indians would be given more control of their government although the central power would be retained by the British.

Question 4

Why was the Government of India Act of 1935 rejected by the Muslims?

Answer 4

This was rejected by the Muslims because it did not give them autonomous power in the provinces.

Question 5

Why was the Government of India Act of 1935 rejected by the Congress?

Answer 5

The Congress also rejected it because they wanted absolute self-rule of India by the Indians themselves.

Question 6

What was the result of the Government of India Act of 1935 despite being rejected?

Answer 6

The Act, despite being rejected by both Hindus and Muslims, became a law.

Question 7

What is the legacy of the Government of India Act Of 1935?

Answer 7

It became the basis of the future constitutions of Pakistan and India, after they became independent in 1947.