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Match List-I (Acts of colonial Government of India) with List-II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the co

Let us do this matching slowly. In Constitution Development of India, the pairs fit together as in 2 4 3 1. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [Goa PSC (Pre) 2017] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (a) Establishment o

Let us do this matching slowly. In Constitution Development of India, the pairs fit together as in 2 1 3 4. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2002] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following statements. In Government of India Act, 1935 provided for 1. The provincial autonomy. 2. The esta

This one is about checking statements. In Constitution Development of India, the true statements together make 1, 2 and 3. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2005] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Who has said it, “I have not to beg pardon in connection with the allegation that in the draft of the Constitution, a ma

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about who has said it, “I have not, and the answer is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In Constitution Development of India, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2015] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

The ‘Instrumentation of Instructions’ contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 have been incorporated in the Const

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Constitution Development of India once. The ‘Instrumentation of Instructions’ contained in the is all about Directive Principles of State Policy. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Directive Principles of State Policy for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2010] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Who amongst the following had called the Government of India Act, 1935 as the ‘Charter of Slavery’?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Constitution Development of India, whenever you see who amongst the following had called the, the answer is Jawaharlal Nehru. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Spl)(Pre) 2010] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

In which session, Indian National Congress had rejected Government of India Act, 1935?

Okay, so here is the simple version. In which session, Indian National Congress had points to Lucknow Session, 1936. In Constitution Development of India, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2013] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Who among the following said about the Act of 1935 ‘a car which has a brake but no engine’?

The main idea is really simple. In Constitution Development of India, who among the following said about the is always linked with Jawaharlal Nehru. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2007] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

The real intention of the British to include the Princely States in the Federal Union proposed by the India Act of 1935

Okay, so here is the simple version. The real intention of the British to points to Use the princes to counterbalance.... In Constitution Development of India, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2002] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following is not a feature of the Government of India Act of 1935?

This question is asking for the one that stands apart, and that is Diarchy at the Centre as.... In Constitution Development of India, Diarchy at the Centre as... has a special feature that makes it stand apart. That is the whole point here. Once you notice what makes Diarchy at the Centre as... special, the answer feels easy.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2000] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Why Government of India Act, 1935 is important?

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about why Government of India Act, 1935 is, and the answer is It is a main source.... In Constitution Development of India, It is a main source... is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.

Government of India Act, 1935 abolished

Imagine you are revising Constitution Development of India late at night. The one fact you would underline for Government of India Act, 1935 abolished is Provincial diarchy. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997] | Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Constitution Development of India and explain the events, leaders and movements that support the correct answer for this question.