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What was a key feature of the Indian Councils Act of 1892 in terms of the legislative councils?

The act aimed at reducing the power of the legislative councils.

Official members held the majority of power.

The act expanded the legislative councils.

Non-official members were counted to determine the majority. (correct)

In what way did the Indian Councils Act of 1892 impact discussions related to the budget and questioning the government?

It increased the powers to discuss the budget but not question the government.

It restricted members from questioning the government but allowed discussions on the budget.

It didn't affect discussions on the budget or questioning the government.

It vested authority on discussing budgets and questioning the government solely in the members. (correct)

What was the main purpose of granting authority to members through the Indian Councils Act of 1892?

To limit the powers of the legislative councils.

To reduce the influence of non-official members.

To empower members to question the government and discuss budgets. (correct)

To increase transparency in legislative proceedings.

How did the Indian Councils Act of 1892 change the composition of legislative councils?

It increased non-official members to hold a majority. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to nominate some members against the unauthorized members to the Central Legislative Council?

The Governor (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which bodies are specifically mentioned in the text as having the power to nominate members to various legislative councils?

Zilla Boards (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Provincial Legislative Councils as described in the text?

Make laws for the provinces (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'election' as used in the context of this text?

It signifies a direct appointment by the Governor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What restrictions are placed on the placement of unauthorized members in certain legislative councils according to the text?

Certain organizations can only nominate 6 members (C) Signup and view all the answers

What entities are involved in recommending members for nomination to legislative councils?

Trade Unions and Landowners (C) Signup and view all the answers