INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The three presidencies ( Madras, Bombay, and Bengal) were brought into a common system. The Bombay presidency was established in 1687, Calcutta presidency in 1690, and Madras presidency in 1640. The “ Portfolio system “ was introduced under this act by Lord Canning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Canning nominated three Indians to the Council in 1862 namely, the Raja of Benares, the Maharaja of Patiala and Sir Dinkar Rao. Any bill related to public revenue or debt, military, religion or foreign affairs could not be passed without the Governor-General’s assent.

Detailed explanation-3: -The original Council of India was established by the Charter Act of 1833 as a council of four formal advisors to the Governor-General at Fort William. The Governor-General in Council was subordinate only to the East India Company’s Court of Directors and to the British Crown.

Detailed explanation-4: -British territories were broadly divided into administrative units called Presidencies. There were three Presidencies: Bengal, Madras and Bombay. Each was ruled by a Governor.