Govt of India act, 1919 |Decoding Polity - Part 8 | Xylem IAS

📜 Government of India Act 1919 | Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms | Detailed Explanation The Government of India Act 1919 was a major constitutional reform introduced by the British to expand Indian participation in governance. 🔑 Key Features & Keywords: ➡️ Dyarchy (Dual Government) in Provinces Division of subjects into Reserved and Transferred Reserved Subjects: Law & Order, Police, Revenue (controlled by Governor & Executive Council) Transferred Subjects: Education, Public Health, Agriculture, Local Self-Government (handled by Indian Ministers) ➡️ Provincial Administration Introduction of dual governance system Governor had overriding powers Real power still with British officials ➡️ Expansion of Legislative Councils Increased number of members Introduction of bicameral legislature at Centre: Council of State (Upper House) Legislative Assembly (Lower House) ➡️ Electoral Reforms Introduction of direct elections Expansion of franchise (limited voting rights) Continuation of separate electorates (Muslims, Sikhs, etc.) ➡️ Increased Indian Participation More Indians in legislative bodies Indians could discuss budget, policies, and administration Still limited powers, no full responsible government ➡️ Central Government No responsible government at Centre Governor-General retained supreme authority ➡️ Other Important Points Based on August Declaration 1917 Introduced Public Service Commission (PSC) Established High Commissioner for India (in London) --- 🎯 UPSC Focus Areas: Dyarchy concept Reserved vs Transferred subjects Limitations of the Act Comparison with Government of India Act 1935 --- 📚 Useful for: UPSC, PSC, SSC, and other competitive exams 👉 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe. 🎯 Why Choose Xylem IAS? ✅ Expert Coaching for UPSC & State PSC Exams ✅ Daily Current Affairs & Exam Strategies ✅ Test Series & Answer Writing Practice ✅ Insights from Toppers & Mentors 📢 Subscribe for Daily Updates: 🔔 📍 Follow Us on Social Media: Website: https://xylemlearning.com/ Instagram:   / xylem_ias   Telegram: https://t.me/xylemias WhatsApp: https://xlm.bz/sA7a2s ✍ For Admissions & Inquiries please fill out this form : https://forms.gle/3jKgmAoACNHRyhkd7 #UPSC #IAS #XylemIAS #PSC #UPSCMotivation #IASPreparation #CurrentAffairs