In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects ?

Correct Option

The Government of India Act 1919 introduced a system of 'Dyarchy' in the provinces, dividing provincial subjects into two categories: 'Reserved' and 'Transferred'. The 'Reserved' subjects were administered by the Governor and his Executive Council, who were accountable to the British Parliament. These included:

• Administration of Justice
• Land Revenue
• Police
• Finance
• Irrigation
• Law and Order

Therefore, options 1, 3, and 4 are correctly identified as Reserved subjects.

Incorrect Options

Local Self-Government (option 2) was categorized as a 'Transferred' subject. These subjects were administered by the Governor acting with the advice of ministers responsible to the provincial legislative council. Other 'Transferred' subjects included:

• Education
• Public Health
• Agriculture
• Public Works
• Forests

Since Local Self-Government was a Transferred subject, any option that includes it as a Reserved subject is incorrect. Options (a), (b), and (d) include Local Self-Government, thus rendering them incorrect.