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In the Federation established by the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the

Options

A

Federal Legislature

B

Governor General

C

Provincial Legislature

D

Provincial Governors

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Governor General

Solution :

The correct answer is Governor General.


Explanation:

Under the Government of India Act of 1935, a scheme for an All-India Federation was proposed. The Act divided legislative powers between the Centre and the provinces into three lists:

1. Federal List (for the Centre)
2. Provincial List (for the Provinces)
3. Concurrent List (for both)


The residuary powers—powers over subjects not enumerated in any of the three legislative lists—were uniquely vested in the hands of the Governor General of India, who could allocate them to either the Federal Legislature or Provincial Legislatures at his discretion.

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