In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects?

Administration of Justice
Local Self-Government
Land Revenue
Police

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 1, 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2 and 4

Explanation

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. The correct answer for the given options is:

The “Reserved” subjects included:

Administration of Justice
Land Revenue
Police

The “Transferred” subjects included areas such as education, health, local government, industry, agriculture, and excise. The reserved subjects were administered by the governor and his executive council, while the transferred subjects were administered by ministers nominated from among the elected members of the legislative council.