UPPSC MAINS
Daily Answer Writing Practice – Day 2
By Shaktimatha Learning
🟢 Question (15 Marks)
“The Government of India Act, 1935 was both a milestone and a limitation in India’s constitutional journey.” Critically analyse.
(Answer in about 200–220 words)
✍️ Model Answer
Introduction
The Government of India Act, 1935 was the most comprehensive constitutional measure enacted by the British in India. While it introduced several administrative innovations, it also retained colonial control. Hence, it represented both progress and constraint in India’s constitutional evolution.
Body
As a milestone, the Act introduced provincial autonomy by abolishing dyarchy at the provincial level, allowing elected Indian ministers to exercise real administrative authority. It proposed an All-India Federation and introduced a three-fold distribution of powers, which later influenced the Indian Constitution. The establishment of the Federal Court further strengthened the constitutional framework.
However, the Act had serious limitations. The proposed federation never came into operation. The Centre remained weak, while Governors retained overriding powers. Real sovereignty continued to rest with the British, and communal electorates further deepened political divisions.
Thus, the Act expanded administrative participation without granting political freedom.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Government of India Act, 1935 trained Indians in governance and laid the structural foundation of independent India, but its colonial bias prevented it from fulfilling nationalist aspirations.
Examiner’s Evaluation Points
- ✔ Clear explanation of “milestone” and “limitation”
- ✔ Balanced structure (positive + negative)
- ✔ Linkage to Indian Constitution
- ✔ Analytical tone, not descriptive
- ✔ Effective conclusion
📌 Practice Instruction
👉 Write your own answer in 30 minutes. 👉 Maintain word limit strictly. 👉 After writing, underline:
- Intro clarity
- Use of keywords (provincial autonomy, federation, sovereignty)
- Conclusion sharpness
“UPPSC rewards balanced judgement, not extreme opinions.”
UPPSC GS Paper–I Library
Complete History • Culture • Society • Mains Practice
By Shaktimatha 369 Learning
This page is a one-stop structured library for UPPSC GS Paper–I. All topics are arranged day-wise and theme-wise for easy study, revision, and answer writing practice.
🟢 A. GS Paper–I Overview
- Ancient Indian History
- Medieval Indian History
- Modern Indian History
- Indian Art & Culture
- UPPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice
🟣 B. Ancient Indian History
- Day 2 – Introduction to Ancient Indian History
- Day 3 – Indus Valley Civilization
- Day 4 – Vedic Period
- Day 5 – Buddhism & Jainism
- Day 6 – Mauryan Empire
- Day 7 – Post-Mauryan Period
- Day 8 – Gupta Empire
- Day 9 – South Indian Kingdoms
🟡 C. Indian Art & Culture
🔵 D. Medieval Indian History
- Day 11 – Delhi Sultanate
- Day 12 – Vijayanagara Empire
- Day 14 – Mughal Empire (Babur–Akbar)
- Day 15 – Mughal Empire (Later Mughals)
🔴 E. Modern Indian History
- Day 16 – Advent of Europeans
- Day 17 – Battles of Plassey & Buxar
- Day 18 – British Administrative Policies
- Day 19 – Revolt of 1857
- Day 20 – Crown Rule (1858)
- Day 21 – Socio-Religious Reform Movements
- Day 22 – Rise of Indian Nationalism
- Day 23 – INC Moderate Phase
- Day 24 – Partition of Bengal & Swadeshi
- Day 25 – Extremist Phase (Lal-Bal-Pal)
- Day 26 – Home Rule Movement
- Day 27 – Lucknow Pact (1916)
- Day 28 – Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms
- Day 29 – Rowlatt Act & Jallianwala Bagh
- Day 30 – Non-Cooperation Movement
- Day 31 – Khilafat Movement
- Day 32 – Swaraj Party
- Day 33 – Simon Commission
- Day 34 – Nehru Report (1928)
- Day 35 – Lahore Session & Purna Swaraj
- Day 37 – Civil Disobedience Movement
- Day 38 – Government of India Act, 1935
- Day 39 – Provincial Elections (1937)
- Day 40 – August Offer & Individual Satyagraha
- Day 41 – Cripps Mission
- Day 42 – Quit India Movement
- Day 43 – INA & Subhas Chandra Bose
- Day 44 – Cabinet Mission Plan
- Day 45 – Mountbatten Plan & Independence Act
🟠 F. UPPSC MAINS – GS-I Answer Writing Practice
- GS-I Answer Writing – Library
- Practice Set 1
- Practice Set 2
- Practice Set 3
- Practice Set 4
- Practice Set 5
- Practice Set 6
- Practice Set 7
“A good library does not reduce effort, it multiplies clarity.”
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