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With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements: 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and the Princely States. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. (a) 1 only
B. (b) 2 only
C. (c) Both 1 and 2
D. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation: Both statements are correct as the Act envisaged a federation uniting provinces and princely states, and certain subjects including defence and foreign affairs were reserved for the federal government.