which of the following statements are correct regarding government of india act 1919? 1. this act was enacted in 1919 and came into existence in 1921. 2. it relaxed the central control over provinces by separating the central and provincial subjects. 3. the act still authorized the central legislature to formulate laws on provincial list. 4. the act did not authorize the provincial legislatures to make laws on provincial lis
1. This statement is correct. The Government of India Act 1919 was indeed enacted in 1919 but came into existence in 1921 when it was implemented.
2. This statement is correct. The Act did relax central control over the provinces by introducing the principle of division of powers between the central and provincial subjects. It established a dual system of government, dividing the subjects of administration into central and provincial lists.
3. This statement is correct. The Act did authorize the central legislature to formulate laws on provincial subjects. This allowed the central government to intervene in provincial matters if it deemed necessary.
4. This statement is incorrect. The Act did authorize the provincial legislatures to make laws on provincial subjects. It devolved certain powers to the provinces by allowing them to enact laws on matters included in the provincial list.
Therefore, statements 1, 2, 3, and 4 are all incorrect.