The Government of India Act, 1935 formed the basic premise for developing the Indian Constitution. The most of the provision of Indian Constitution have been taken from the Government of India Act, 1935. Salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935 were as follows - • Abolition of provincial dyarchy and introduction of dyarchy at centre. • Abolition of Indian Council and introduction of an advisory body in its place, • Provision for an All India Federation with British India territories and princely states. • Elaborate safeguards and protective instruments for minorities.