Question

Select the correct from the following about the Indian council Act 1861.
1) First time 3 Indians- Raja of Benaras, Maharaja of Patiala and Sir Dinkar Rao were elected to Indian Council.
2) Legislative councils of Bengal, North Western Province and Punjab were given powers.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Through Indian Council act 1861 first time Raja of Benaras, Maharaja of Patiala and Sir Dinkar Rao were nominated in council. Legislative powers were decentralised and restored to provincial councils.