Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act, 1861:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Indian Councils Act 1861 made a beginning of representative institutions by associating Indians with the law-making process. It thus provided that the viceroy should nominate some Indians as non-official members to his expanded council.

Statement 2 is incorrect: In 1862, Lord Canning nominated 3 Indians to his legislative council—the Raja of Benaras, the Maharaja of Patiala, and Sir Dinkar Rao.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The 1861 Act restored the legislative powers of Bombay & Madras Presidencies taken away by the Charter Act of 1833.

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act, 1861: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act, 1861:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?