Which of the following Act was the first legislation by the British government in India?

Indian Council Act, 1861

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Indian Council Act of 1892

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Government of India Act, 1919

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Government of India Act, 1909

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Solution

The correct option is B Indian Council Act, 1861
The Indian Councils Act 1861 was passed by British Parliament on 1st August 1861 to make substantial changes in the composition of the Governor General’s council for executive & legislative purposes. It marked the beginning of Portfolio system in India. The Governor General was empowered to delegate special tasks to individual members of the Executive Council.

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