Government of India Act, 1935 – UPSC Notes
Background
In 1932, the 3rd RTC was held, but Congress did not participate.
After discussions, the British government passed the GOT act 1935.
Government of India Act, 1935 – Easy Explanation Background In 1932, the Third Round Table Conference was held, but Congress did not participate . After discussions, the British government passed the Government of India Act, 1935 . This was the longest British law passed for India, and it was supposed to give more self-rule , but in reality, the British kept control over important matters. Main Features of the Act 1. All India Federation (Central Government) The Act planned to create a federation (union) of: British Indian provinces (like Bombay, Bengal, Madras). Princely states (ruled by Indian kings). Conditions for Federation: The federation would start only if : 52 princely states agreed to join. Their total population was 50% of all princely states. ✅ Since these conditions were not met , the federation never started .
✅ The 1919 Act continued until 1946 . 2. Federal (Central) Government Structure A. Executive (Governor-General’s Powers) The Governor-General (British official) was the most powerful pers…