Q. Which of the following acts of the British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive councils by substituting “portfolio” or departmental system for Corporate Functioning? 
Answer: Indian Councils Act 1861
Notes: The Indian Councils Act 1861 was an Act of the Parliament of UK. It transformed the executive council of India to function as a cabinet run on the portfolio system.

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