INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting “portfolio” or departmental system for corporate functioning?

A	Indian Council Act, 1861
B	Government of India Act, 1858
C	Indian Councils Act, 1909
D	Indian Councils Act, 1892

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Indian Council Act, 1861. Indian Council Act, 1861: Lord Canning, who was the Governor-General and Viceroy at the time, introduced the portfolio system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Councils Act of 1861 transformed the viceroy’s Executive Council into a miniature cabinet run on the portfolio system, and each of the five ordinary members was placed in charge of a distinct department of Calcutta’s government. Q. In which Act the Portfolio of council was introduced by British?

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Councils Act 1861 transformed the Viceroy of India’s advisory council into a cabinet run on the portfolio system and increased the number of members by one. Three members were to be appointed by the Secretary of State for India, and two by the Sovereign.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Councils Act of 1861 gave recognition to the ‘portfolio’ system, introduced by Lord Canning in 1859.

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