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GS History Modern India
Q.

Through this Act, the element of election was introduced for the first time , the Budget could be discussed and questions could be asked in the council." The above provisions were associated with which of the following Acts?

Explanation:

Indian Councils Act 1892: The main provisions of this Act were as follows:

  • Number of additional members in Imperial Legislative Councils and the Provincial Legislative Councils was raised. In Imperial Legislative Council, now the governor-general could have ten to sixteen non- officials.
  • Some of these additional members could be indirectly elected Thus an element of election was introduced for the first time. • Discussion on the Budget.
  • Provision to ask Questions. But there were certain limitations of these reforms:
  • The officials retained their majority in the council, thus leaving ineffective the non-official voice.
  • The 'reformed' Imperial Legislative Council met, during its tenure till 1909, on an average for only thirteen days in a year, and the number of unofficial Indian members present was only five out of twentyfour.
  • The budget could not be voted upon, nor could any amendments be made to it.
  • Supplementaries could not be asked, nor could answers be discussed.

Thus, Option A is Correct.

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