49. In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects? (2022)

1. Administration of Justice 
2. Local Self-Government 
3. Land Revenue 
4. Police 

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

(a) 1, 2 and 3 

(b) 2, 3 and 4 

(c) 1, 3 and 4 

(d) 1, 2 and 4 

49. Answer: (c) 

Option (c) is correct: Justice, the police, land revenue, and irrigation were among the reserved subjects under the category of law and order. Local self-government, education, public health, public works, agriculture, forests, and fisheries were among the transferred topics (i.e., those under the control of Indian ministers).