By the Government of India Act, 1935, which court was established in India?
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By the Government of India Act, 1935, which court was established in India?
- Presidency Court
- Federal Court
- Supreme Court
- District Court
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Federal Court
The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for a Federal Court of India, which was set up in Delhi in 1937 to decide disputes between the Centre and the provinces and hear certain appeals. It was the forerunner of the Supreme Court, which was created only by the Constitution in 1950.
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