GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Act enabled the Governor General to associate representatives of the Indian People with the work of legislation by nominating them to his expanded council?
A
Government of India Act, 1858
B
Government Act of India Act, 1861
C
Government of India Act, 1892
D
Government of India Act, 1915
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of India Act, 1861 was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which consolidated the earlier acts relating to British India into a single Act.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Councils Act 1861 made significant changes in the Governor-General’s council for the executive functions of the Council, a fifth member was added.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Councils Act 1892 Notes They also wanted the principle of the election instead of nomination. The INC also wanted the right to hold discussions on financial matters which was hitherto not allowed. The Viceroy at the time Lord Dufferin set up a committee to look into the matter.

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