Four main characteristics of the Government of India Act, 1935 have been given below:
1. A detailed Act:
There were 415 sections and 15 schedules in the Act but it lacked an introduction. It was the largest Act in India formed by the British government till date.
2. Provincial autonomy:
In this Act of 1935, the provincial diarchy system was removed, and instead of this, the provincial governments were given complete autonomy. The entire provincial rule was handed over to the ministers.
3. The establishment of diarchy system at the center:
The diarchy system was abolished from the states, and instead, it was established at the center. The subjects such as deference, foreign and religious affairs and tribal matters were kept under the governor-general.
4. Power sharing:
The powers were shared between the center and the provinces for the purpose of establishing a federation.
