UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 59
In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Under the Government of India Act, 1935, residuary powers in the proposed federation were vested in the Governor-General rather than the federal or provincial legislatures.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - The Federal Legislature did not receive the residual legislative authority.
B: Correct - Correct-the Governor-General had discretion to allocate residuary subjects.
C: Incorrect - Provincial legislatures held only specified provincial matters, not residuary powers.
D: Incorrect - Provincial Governors were not entrusted with federation-wide residuary powers.