Question: In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to
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A) Division of the central legislature into two houses.
B) Introduction of double government i.e., Central and governments.
C) Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
D) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- Exp. [d] Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. The principle of dyarchy was a division of the executive branch of provincial government into authoritarian and popularly reponsible sections. The first was composed of executive councillors, appointed, as before, by the crown.
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