Question

Why was the legislature introduced by the British in India considered weak?

• A. It was democratic in nature.
• B. Voting rights to selected few.
• C. No Indian leader was ever a part of it.
• D. Fully democratic in nature.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Voting rights to selected few.

The British had introduced very weak legislatures in our country. They conducted elections for provincial legislatures and ministries all over British provinces in 1937. These were not fully democratic in nature. They did not give voting rights to every citizen of the then British India. This resulted in weak legislatures. Many Indian leaders gained a lot of experience working in these legislative institutions. This helped our country in setting up governance institutions.