India Exam Junction
13. Which Government of India Act established the Punjab Legislative Council in Punjab ?
The Government of India Act, 1935
The Government of India Act, 1909
The Government of India Act, 1919
The Indian Councils Act, 1892
Correct Answer :
The Government of India Act, 1919
Solution
The Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, established the Punjab Legislative Council. This act introduced a diarchy system, where certain areas of governance were transferred to elected representatives, and it marked a step toward limited self-government in British India.