Dyarchy was introduced in the provinces of India in accordance with the provisions of the:

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919.

Key Points

Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 is also called as Government of India Act 1919.
Montague was the secretary of state for India and Chelmsford was the viceroy of India during the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms 1919.
Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 introduced dyarchy in provinces by dividing the provincial subjects into transferred and reserved.
- It also introduced bicameralism and direct election for the first time in India.
- It provided for the establishment of a public service commission which was set up in 1926.

Additional Information

Indian Councils Act of 1892 increases the number of additional members in the central and provincial legislative councils.
- It increased the functions of legislative councils and gave them the power of discussing the budget and addressing questions to the executive.
Minto- Morley Reforms of 1909 is also called as Indian Council Act 1909.
- Morley was the secretary of state for India and Minto was the viceroy of India during the Minto- Morley Reforms of 1909.
- It provided for the association of Indians with the executive councils of viceroys and governors for the first time.
The Government of India Act of 1935 is also called the blueprint of the Indian constitution.
- The act abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced provincial autonomy in its place.
- The act introduced dyarchy at the centre.
- The act laid the foundation of democracy in India.