Question

Which of the following Acts introduced Indian representation in Legislative Councils?

• A. Indian Councils Act of 1892
• B. Charter Act of 1813
• C. Indian Councils Act of 1861
• D. Charter Act of 1853

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Indian Councils Act of 1861

The Indian Councils Act, 1861, introduced legislative councils at the provincial level and allowed limited Indian participation in governance. The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was a significant piece of British legislation that marked the beginning of Indian participation in colonial governance by incorporating Indians into legislative councils. It also began the decentralisation of power by restoring legislative authority to the provinces.