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Which of the following acts established the Federal Court of India, which later functioned as the precursor to the Supreme Court?
A. Government of India Act 1919
B. Government of India Act 1935✓ Correct Answer
C. Indian Councils Act 1909
D. Regulating Act 1773
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Government of India Act 1935 provided the statutory basis for establishing the Federal Court of India, which commenced operations in 1937 and acted as the precursor to the modern Supreme Court established post-independence. This comprehensive statute also proposed an all-India federation and provincial autonomy. Earlier acts introduced distinct constitutional reforms but did not institute this apex federal judiciary.
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