Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?

Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces
Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims
Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces

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Explanation

The Government of India Act, 1919 had several key features. One of these was the introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces, which meant that certain areas of government were controlled by elected Indian ministers, while others remained under the control of appointed British officials. This is represented in statement 1.

Another feature was the devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces, which is represented in statement 3.

However, the introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims, which is represented in statement 2, was not a feature of the Government of India Act, 1919. This was actually introduced in the Government of India Act, 1909.

Therefore, the correct answer is (C) 1 and 3 only.

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