{"id":135210,"date":"2024-10-01T18:43:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T13:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=135210"},"modified":"2024-10-24T12:11:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T06:41:01","password":"","slug":"government-of-india-act-1935-2","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/docs\/government-of-india-act-1935-2","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Government of India Act, 1935: Part-01"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/udaan\/government-of-india-act-1935\/\"><b>Government of India Act, 1935<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was a significant milestone in the constitutional development of British India. It marked a substantial step towards self-governance by introducing provincial autonomy and laying the foundation for a federal structure. The Act was influenced by various internal and external factors, including political movements, legislative acts, and global events that pressured the British government to reform its policies in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600;\"><b>Conditions Leading to the Passing of the Government of India Act, 1935<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Rowlatt Act (1919)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Background of the Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Rowlatt Commission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Led by British judge <\/span><b>Sir Sidney Rowlatt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the commission was set up to investigate seditious activities in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Purpose of the Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Officially known as the <\/span><b>Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it aimed to curb radical movements by allowing the government to imprison individuals without trial.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Provisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Arrest without Warrant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Permitted the arrest of individuals suspected of treason without a warrant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Detention without Trial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Allowed imprisonment without judicial review.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Special Courts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Established panels of high court judges with no appeal provisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Suppression of Civil Liberties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Suspended the right of <\/span><b>habeas corpus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, controlled the press, and restricted freedom of speech and assembly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indian Response<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Widespread Protest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Led by leaders like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/mahatma-gandhi-biography\/\"><b>Mahatma Gandhi<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Indians opposed the act through strikes and demonstrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Resignation of Indian Members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: All elected Indian members of the <\/span><b>Imperial Legislative Council<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><b>Muhammad Ali Jinnah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Madan Mohan Malaviya<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, resigned in protest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span class=\"vc_button\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/i><\/a><i><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Events Leading to the Massacre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Protests in Amritsar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Demonstrations against the Rowlatt Act and the arrest of leaders <\/span><b>Dr. Satyapal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Saifuddin Kitchlew<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Martial Law Imposed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Brigadier-General <\/span><b>Reginald Dyer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> took command and imposed restrictions on public gatherings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Massacre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Baisakhi Gathering<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: On <\/span><b>April 13, 1919<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thousands gathered at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/upsc-notes\/jallianwala-bagh-massacre\/\"><b>Jallianwala Bagh<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a peaceful meeting, unaware of the prohibitory orders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Unprovoked Firing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: General Dyer ordered troops to fire on the unarmed crowd without warning, blocking exits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Casualties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Official Figures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 379 dead and approximately 1,100 wounded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Indian National Congress Estimates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Over 1,000 killed and more than 1,500 injured.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aftermath<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>National Outrage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The massacre ignited widespread anger against British rule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Resignation of Titles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Rabindranath Tagore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> renounced his knighthood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Mahatma Gandhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> returned his <\/span><b>Kaiser-i-Hind<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Impact on Independence Movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Marked a turning point, leading to increased support for the struggle for independence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Khilafat Movement (1919-1924)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Background<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Treaty of S\u00e8vres (1920)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Post-World War I treaty that dismantled the Ottoman Empire.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Role of the Caliph<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Ottoman Sultan was considered the <\/span><b>Caliph (Khalifa)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the spiritual leader of Muslims worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indian Muslim Sentiment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Defense of the Caliphate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Indian Muslims sought to preserve the Caliph&#8217;s authority over Islamic holy places.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Formation of Khilafat Committees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Leaders like the <\/span><b>Ali brothers (Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Maulana Abul Kalam Azad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Hasrat Mohani<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mobilized support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alliance with Indian National Congress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/upsc-notes\/non-cooperation-movement-1919-1922\/\"><b>Non-Cooperation Movement<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Mahatma Gandhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> saw an opportunity to unite Hindus and Muslims against British rule.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Joint Protests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Coordinated efforts strengthened the call for self-governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Government of India Act, 1919<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Introduced limited self-government through <\/span><b>Dyarchy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in provinces.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanded legislative councils with more Indian representation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limitations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Reserved Subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Key areas like finance and law and order remained under British control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Disappointment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reforms fell short of Indian expectations for complete self-rule.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Formation of the Swaraj Party (1923)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Background<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Aftermath of Non-Cooperation Movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Suspension of the movement following the <\/span><b>Chauri Chaura<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> incident in 1922 led to a strategic void.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Debate within Congress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Pro-Council Entry (Swarajists)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Led by <\/span><b>Chittaranjan Das<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Motilal Nehru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, advocated entering legislative councils to obstruct and expose them.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>No-Changers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Leaders like <\/span><b>C. Rajagopalachari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Vallabhbhai Patel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> preferred focusing on constructive work outside the councils.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Formation of the Swaraj Party<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Established in <\/span><b>January 1923<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the aim to attain self-governance from within the councils.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Legislative Obstruction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Used council platforms to demand reforms.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Public Mobilization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Raised political awareness among the masses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Simon Commission (1927)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Appointment and Purpose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A <\/span><b>seven-member<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> British commission headed by <\/span><b>Sir John Simon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of the Government of India Act, 1919, and suggesting further reforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Controversy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>All-White Commission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No Indian members included, leading to widespread protest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Indian Response<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Boycott<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Congress and other political parties boycotted the commission.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Slogans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: &#8220;Simon Go Back&#8221; became a rallying cry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Unified Opposition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Strengthened Indian solidarity against British policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Formation of Nehru Report<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In response, Indian leaders drafted their own constitutional proposals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Nehru Report (1928)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Background<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Lord Birkenhead&#8217;s Challenge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Secretary of State for India challenged Indians to produce a constitution acceptable across communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>All Parties Conference<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Convened to draft a constitutional framework for India.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Committee Leadership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Chaired by <\/span><b>Motilal Nehru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>Tej Bahadur Sapru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other prominent leaders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Dominion Status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: India to be granted dominion status within the British Commonwealth.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Fundamental Rights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Inclusion of fundamental civil liberties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Joint Electorates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Rejected separate communal electorates, favoring unity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Significance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>First Indian Draft Constitution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reflected Indian aspirations for self-rule.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>British Rejection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The British government did not accept the recommendations, leading to further disillusionment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Round Table Conferences (1930-1932)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First Round Table Conference (1930)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Lacked representation from the Indian National Congress due to the ongoing <\/span><b>Civil Disobedience Movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited progress on constitutional matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Agreement between <\/span><b>Mahatma Gandhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Lord Irwin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Viceroy.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gandhi agreed to suspend the Civil Disobedience Movement and attend the Second Round Table Conference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Second Round Table Conference (1931)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gandhi represented the Congress.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussions on federal structure, minorities, and provincial autonomy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No consensus reached due to conflicting interests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Third Round Table Conference (1932)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Minimal Indian representation.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led to the formulation of a White Paper outlining proposed constitutional reforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Launch of the Movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Initiated by <\/span><b>Mahatma Gandhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the historic <\/span><b>Dandi Salt March<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in March 1930.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aimed at challenging the British monopoly on salt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Methods of Protest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Non-payment of taxes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Boycott of British goods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Mass civil disobedience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>non-violent demonstrations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Widespread participation across regions and communities.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repression by British authorities through arrests and violence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Significance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Intensified the demand for <\/span><b>Purna Swaraj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (complete independence).<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlighted India&#8217;s determination for self-governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>External Factors Influencing the Act<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Economic Conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Great Depression (1929)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Economic hardships pressured Britain to reduce administrative costs in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rise of Fascist Powers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Growing threats from <\/span><b>Germany<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Italy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made Britain prioritize stability in its colonies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Pressure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Changing global attitudes towards colonialism.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to placate Indian demands to maintain allegiance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600;\"><b>Provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Establishment of Provincial Autonomy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provinces given significant self-governing powers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Dyarchy abolished<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the provincial level.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduction of a Federal Structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Proposed a federation including <\/span><b>British Indian provinces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Princely States<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federation never fully implemented due to lack of agreement from the Princely States.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bicameral Legislature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Creation of the <\/span><b>Federal Assembly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Council of States<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expansion of Franchise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Approximately <\/span><b>10% of the population<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gained the right to vote.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on property qualifications, tax payments, or education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Separate Electorates Continued<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Communal representation extended to include more groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Federal Court Established<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Set up to adjudicate disputes between provinces and the center.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600;\"><b>Significance of the Government of India Act, 1935<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Largest British Act for India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contained 321 sections and 10 schedules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Served as the basis for the Constitution of independent India and Pakistan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Provincial Elections (1937)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led to the first elections where Indian parties formed governments in provinces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Indian National Congress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> formed ministries in several provinces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Criticism and Limitations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span class=\"vc_button\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/i><\/a><i><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Central Control Maintained<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Viceroy retained significant powers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Communal Representation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Continued to foster divisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Failure to Grant Dominion Status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Did not meet the demands for full self-governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 100.572%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 167.963%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #ff5e00; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Must Read<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.4174%; text-align: 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