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Question
What is meant by Diarchy? How was it to be practiced as per the Government of India Act, 1919?
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Solution
Diarchy means dual rule. The Central Government was to be governed by the British, while the Indians would be involved in the administration of the provinces (states).
As per the Government of India Act, 1919 the Centre would control such areas as law and order, finance, defence, external affairs and communication. The provinces would control irrigation, forests, health education, etc.
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