Q. Which of the following was not one of the features of the Government of India Act, 1935 ?

Correct Answer: c) Appraisal of the Act of 1935

Explanation: The Government of India Act, 1935, was a significant constitutional reform introduced by the British government. Let us analyze the options:

a) Reconstruction of the Governor-General’s Executive Council: This was indeed a feature of the Act. The Governor-General’s Executive Council was restructured to include more Indian members, though the Governor-General retained overriding powers.

b) Provincial Autonomy: This was a major feature of the Act. It granted autonomy to provinces, allowing them to function as independent administrative units in certain areas, though the Governor still had significant powers.

c) Appraisal of the Act of 1935: This is not a feature of the Act. The Act itself was a legislative framework and did not include any provision for its appraisal.

d) Proposal for Federation of India: The Act proposed a federation that would include both British India and princely states. However, this proposal was never fully implemented because the princely states did not agree to join.