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Modern History·Easy

Consider the following statements about the Indian Councils Act, 1892: 1. The Act introduced direct elections for the first time in India. 2. The members were given the right to discuss the annual budget along with vote. 3. The members could ask questions, supplementary questions and discuss the answers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Indian Councils Act, 1892:

1. The Act introduced direct elections for the first time in India.

2. The members were given the right to discuss the annual budget along with vote.

3. The members could ask questions, supplementary questions and discuss the answers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

  1. a.

    1 only

  2. b.

    2 and 3 only

  3. c.

    1, 2 and 3

  4. d.

    None of the above

    Correct answer

Explanation

  • The Indian Councils Act, 1892 dealt exclusively with the powers, functions and composition of the Legislative Councils in India.
  • Central Legislature:
  • The number of additional members was increased. They must not be less than 10 or more than 16. The increase was described as a very paltry and miserable addition.
  • The Act also provided that two-fifths of the total members of the Council were to be non-officials. These non-officials were partly nominated, partly elected.
  • A few of these members could be elected indirectly through municipal committees, district boards, etc., but the official majority remained.
  • The members were given the right to discuss the annual budget, but they could neither vote on it, nor move a motion to amend it.
  • They could also ask questions, but were not allowed to put supplementary questions or to discuss the answers.

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