The main features of the act of 1935 were following:
1. The diarchy system established in the provinces by the act of 1919 was abolished.
2. Bi – cameral legislatures were established in provinces. The legislative council was the Upper house and legislative Assembly was the lower House.
3. Provision was made for an ‘All India federation’ to be established.
4. Diarchy was implemented at the centre.
5. All subjects were divided into three lists—federal list, provincial list and concurrent list.
6. A federal court was established.
7. This act abolished India council established by Act of 1858.
8. The system of communal electorates was further extended.
9. Provision was made for a central bank which was called the Reserve Bank of India.
10.Burma was separated from India.