INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following acts first introduced an element of election for memberships to Imperial Legislative Councils?
A
Indian Councils Act 1909
B
The Government of India Act 1858
C
Indian Councils Act 1861
D
Indian Councils Act 1892
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The answer is the Indian Council act, 1892.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Councils Act 1892 was an act of the British Parliament that increased the size of the legislative councils in India. The members were also given the right to ask questions on the budget. It was the first step towards a representative form of government in modern India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Councils Act 1892 gave the members right to ask questions on Budget or matters of public Interest. But none of them was given right to ask supplementary questions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Government of India Act of 1919 introduced, for the first time, bicameralism and direct elections in the country.

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