UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

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    Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act of 1861:
    1. The Indian Councils Act of 1861, in the first place added to the Viceroy's executive council fifth member, who was to be a gentleman of legal profession, a jurist rather than a technical lawyer.
    2. The Governor General was empowered by the Act of 1861, to issue without the concurrence of the Legislative Council ordinances, which were not to remain in force for more than six months.
    3. By the Councils Act of 1861, attempts were made to demarcate the jurisdiction of the Central and the Local Legislature. Identify the correct statement(s)?

    A)  1 only             

    B)  1 and 2 only

    C)  1 and 3 only    

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     By the Councils Act of 1861, no attempts were made to demarcate the jurisdiction of the Central and the Local Legislature as in the federal constitution.


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