Which among the following are the provisions of Indian Council Act 1892?

  1. Secretary of State for India
  2. Introduced system of communal representation
  3. Introduced Portfolio System
  4. Indian Members entered inside the council through indirect election.

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Option 4 : Indian Members entered inside the council through indirect election.
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Key Points

Name of the legislation

Key provisions of the legislation

Indian Council Act of 1892
  1. Strength of the council was increased up to 16 members
  2. Indian members entered inside the council through indirect election
  3. Members were allowed to discuss the annual financial system, but could not vote

Government of India Act 1858

  1. It created a new office, Secretary of State for India.
  2. A new office of Viceroy was created.
  3. Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India.
  4. It was known as An Act for the Better Government of India.
  5. This act abolished the company rule.

Indian Council Act of 1909

  1. Also known as Minto Morley reforms 
  2. The act introduced a system of communal representation by accepting the separate electorate for Muslims.
  3. Lord Minto was known as the Father of Communal Electorate.
  4. Members were allowed to move a resolution in the matters of general public importance.
  5. This act expanded the size of the legislative council both at the Central and Provincial levels.

Indian Council Act of 1861

  1. Lord canning introduced a Portfolio system.
  2. Act initiated the process of decentralization by restoring the power of legislation for the Bombay and Madras provinces.
  3. The act empowered the Viceroy to issue ordinances.
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