Question

Consider the following statements:
1. The Imperial legislative Council came into being from the Act of 1909.
2. Secretary of State for India resided in Delhi.
3. Charles Wood was the Secretary of State for India in 1861.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 1 and 3
• C. Only 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only 3

Indian Councils Act of 1861 enlarged the Governor-General’s Executive Council for the purpose of making Laws in which capacity it was known as the Imperial legislative Council. Thus, Imperial Legislative Council comes into being from the Act of 1861. Secretary of state for India was the member of British cabinet, he resided in London. In 1861, Charles wood was the secretary of state for India