In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects?
1. Administration of Justice
2. Local Self-Government
3. Land Revenue
4. Police
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The Government of India Act 1919 introduced the system of Dyarchy for the provinces.
2. Under Dyarchy, the functions of the Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects.
3. Reserved subjects were administered by the Governor and his Executive Council without being responsible to the Legislative Council. These included crucial areas like finance, land revenue, famine relief, administration of justice, police, irrigation, etc.
4. Transferred subjects were administered by the Governor with the aid of Ministers responsible to the Legislative Council. These included subjects like education, public health, agriculture, local self-government, etc.
5. From the given list:
- 1: Administration of Justice was a Reserved subject.
- 2: Local Self-Government was a Transferred subject.
- 3: Land Revenue was a Reserved subject.
- 4: Police was a Reserved subject.
6. Therefore, the subjects treated as "Reserved" are 1, 3, and 4.
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