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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 48 of 200

Q48
Indian National MovementRise of Nationalism & the Congress
In which of the following provinces was a Congress Ministry not formed under the Act of 1935?
  1. a.Bihar
  2. b.Madras
  3. c.Orissa
  4. d.Punjab

Answer: (D) Punjab

After the 1937 provincial elections under the Government of India Act 1935, Congress formed governments in seven provinces: Madras, Bombay, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, and later NWFP. Congress did not form a ministry in Punjab (where the Unionist Party dominated), Bengal, or Sindh.