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Which of the following acts passed during British rule in India established the Federal Court of India, which later became the Supreme Court post-independence?
A. Government of India Act, 1919
B. Government of India Act, 1935✓ Correct Answer
C. Indian Councils Act, 1909
D. Indian Independence Act, 1947
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Government of India Act, 1935, provided the statutory framework for establishing the Federal Court of India, which commenced operations in Delhi in 1937 and served as the precursor to the modern Supreme Court established post-independence. Alternative statutes like the 1919 Act introduced dyarchy in provinces, while the 1909 Act introduced separate electorates. Questions regarding colonial constitutional milestones are a staple in Indian polity and history papers.
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