Question

Why did the Federal Scheme introduced by the Government of India Act, 1935 never come into operation?

Answer 1

The Federal Scheme of the Government of India Act, 1935 never came into operation because the princely states refused to join the federation, fearing loss of autonomy. According to the Act, the federation was to be formed by the union of British Indian provinces and princely states, but the accession of the princely states was voluntary, not mandatory.