Q. Which among the following about the Indian Council Act of 1861 is/ are correct?
1. It provided for setting up of legislature in the presidencies
2. Portfolio system was started
3. An additional member was appointed in the Viceroy's executive council
4. The name of Viceroy's council was renamed as Imperial Legislative Council
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer:
1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: As per the Indian Council Act of 1861, Legislative councils were set up in the presidencies. The Portfolio system was started. The name of the Viceroy's executive council was renamed as Imperial Legislative Council. An additional member was appointed in the Viceroy's executive council and the total no of members became five.