alleryWhich Act mainly provided the basis for the Constitution of India?
AIndian Councils Act 1909
BGovernment of India Act 1858
CIndian Independence Act 1947
DGovernment of India Act 1935
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Government of India Act 1935
1. The framers borrowed from several earlier laws.
2. The Government of India Act 1935, drafted mainly by Samuel Hoare, provided the basis.
3. The 1909, 1858 and 1947 Acts were earlier steps or were repealed by the Constitution.
_Source: Wikipedia, Constitution of India, lead section_
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