Indian History·Mains Questions

Government of India Act 1935 — Mains Questions

Updated 8 Mar 2026
Q1250 words / 15 marks

Critically analyze the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935 and explain why it was considered a 'constitution without a heart' by Indian nationalists. (250 words, 15 marks)

Q2250 words / 15 marks

Discuss the impact of the Government of India Act 1935 on the evolution of federalism in India, both before and after independence. (250 words, 15 marks)

Q3250 words / 15 marks

Compare and contrast the Government of India Act 1919 and 1935, highlighting their respective contributions to constitutional development in British India. (250 words, 15 marks)

Q4250 words / 15 marks

Examine the extent to which the Government of India Act 1935 satisfied the political aspirations of Indian nationalists. (250 words, 15 marks)

Q5250 words / 15 marks

To what extent did the Government of India Act 1935 lay the foundation for the present-day Indian Constitution? Elaborate. (250 words, 15 marks)