The Government of India Act 1935 aimed at providing a federal structure for India.
It proposed the establishment of a Federation of India, consisting of British India and princely states.
It introduced provincial autonomy, a bicameral legislature, and the separation of powers between the center and provinces.
However, the federal part of the act was never fully implemented because princely states were reluctant to join.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Indian Council Act 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) – Introduced separate electorates for Muslims but did not propose federalism.
(B) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms (Government of India Act 1919) – Introduced dyarchy in provinces but not a full federal structure.
(C) Charter Act 1831 – There was no such act; the relevant act was the Charter Act of 1833, which centralized administration but did not introduce federalism.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Government of India Act 1935.
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