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Which of the following acts passed by the British Parliament introduced bicameralism at the central level in British India for the first time?

A. Government of India Act 1919✓ Correct Answer
B. Government of India Act 1935
C. Indian Councils Act 1909
D. Charter Act 1853

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Government of India Act 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, introduced a bicameral legislature at the center comprising the Council of State and the Legislative Assembly. The Government of India Act 1935 introduced bicameralism in several provinces rather than just the center. The Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims, and the Charter Act 1853 established a separate legislative council for legislative business.

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