In the federation established by the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary power was given to the
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — Governor General
Under the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers (subjects not covered in the Federal, Provincial, or Concurrent Lists) were vested in the Governor-General. He had the authority to decide which legislature would exercise power over such subjects. This was a significant feature distinguishing the 1935 Act from the current Constitution, where residuary powers rest with the Union Parliament under Article 248.
📝 Short Notes: Government of India Act, 1935 - Legislative Powers
| Feature | Government of India Act, 1935 | Constitution of India (1950) |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Lists | Three lists: Federal, Provincial, Concurrent | Three lists: Union, State, Concurrent |
| Residuary Powers | Vested in the Governor-General | Vested in the Union Parliament (Article 248) |
| Federal List | 59 subjects (Center) | Union List: 97 subjects initially |
| Provincial List | 54 subjects (Provinces) | State List: 66 subjects initially |
| Concurrent List | 36 subjects (Both) | Concurrent List: 47 subjects initially |
| Nature of Federation | Federal system proposed (never fully implemented) | Quasi-federal with strong center |
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