Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act, 1892:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Under the Indian Councils Act 1892 Some of these additional (non-official) members could be indirectly elected both in the Central and Provincial legislative councils. Thus an element of the election was introduced for the 1st time.

Statement 2 is incorrect: It increased the functions of legislative councils

The budget could be discussed.

Questions could be asked.

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act, 1892: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?