2012 · Modern HistoryPrevious Year Question
Q83.
The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the
A. Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
B. Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919
C. Government of India Act, 1935
D. Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer

C

Explanation

The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for a federal structure with three lists: Federal List, Provincial List, and Concurrent List. This division of powers between the Centre and States was substantially adopted in the Indian Constitution of 1950. The framers of the Constitution drew heavily from the 1935 Act for the federal structure and the three-list system (Union, State, Concurrent).