With the passing of the Indian Independence Act 1947 India became a Dominion and the Dominion Legislature made laws from 1947 to 1949 under the provisions of which section of the Government of India Act 1935?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Section 100.

Key Points

Section 100 of the Government of India Act 1935 was the provision that gave the Dominion Legislature of India the power to make laws.
This power was subject to certain restrictions, such as the requirement that the Governor-General's assent be obtained for certain types of legislation.
With the passing of the Indian Independence Act 1947 India became a Dominion and the Dominion Legislature made laws from 1947 to 1949 under the provisions of section 100 of the Government of India Act 1935 as adapted by the India (Provisional Constitution) Order 1947.

Additional Information

Section 101 of the Government of India Act 1935 dealt with the power of the Governor-General to make ordinances.
Section 135 of the Government of India Act 1935 dealt with the power of the Governor-General to veto legislation passed by the Dominion Legislature.
Section 130 of the Government of India Act 1935 dealt with the power of the Governor-General to dissolve the Dominion Legislature.