Which of the following act restored the legislative powers of Bombay and Madras Presidencies taken away by the Charter Act of 1833?

Indian Council Act, 1861

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Indian Council Act, 1892

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Indian Council Act, 1909

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Government of India Act, 1919

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The correct option is A Indian Council Act, 1861

The 1861 Act restored the legislative powers of Bombay and Madras Presidencies taken away by the Charter Act of 1833. The legislative council at Calcutta was given extensive authority to pass laws for British India as a whole, but the legislative councils at Bombay and Madras were given the power to make laws for the "Peace and good Government" for only their respective presidencies.

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