Indian Councils Act of 1892 Features
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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?

    <p>It increased non-official members to hold a majority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Governor</p> 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?

    <p>Zilla Boards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Make laws for the provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It signifies a direct appointment by the Governor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Certain organizations can only nominate 6 members</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Trade Unions and Landowners</p> Signup and view all the answers

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