In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
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Answer: B. Under the Government of India Act, 1935, there were three lists (Federal, Provincial, Concurrent), and residuary powers were given to the Governor-General, who could decide which legislature could legislate. So option B.
Watch for: Today Parliament holds residuary powers (Article 248), so students apply that to 1935.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because residuary powers did not go to the Federal Legislature.
- C. Wrong because they did not go to Provincial Legislatures.
- D. Wrong because Provincial Governors did not hold residuary powers.
Source to check: Government of India Act, 1935, Section 104; M. Laxmikanth, 'Indian Polity', Chapter 1 'Historical Background'
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