Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘the Indian Council Act 1892’

Choose the correct options using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both of the above
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both of the above

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Act had indirect provision for the use of election in filling up some of the non-official seats both in the Central and provincial legislative councils. The word “election” was, however, not used in the Act.

Statement 2 is correct: It provided for the nomination of some non-official members of the Provincial legislative councils by the Governors on the recommendation of the district boards, municipalities, universities, trade associations, zamindars and chambers.