Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) History Modern Indian History Rise of British Power
Consider the following statements about the Indian Councils Act of 1861:
- The Act introduced the principle of representative institutions by allowing non-official members in legislative councils.
- It established the office of the Viceroy to replace the Governor-General.
- The Act restored legislative powers to the provincial governments, marking the beginning of decentralization.
- It introduced the concept of Dyarchy in provincial governance.
Which of the statements are correct?
1
1 and 3 only
2
1, 2, and 4 only
3
1, 3, and 4 only
4
2 and 4 only