UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Acts and Commissions during the British rule: 1. Indian Councils Act of 1833 provided for nomination of Indians as non-official members of legislative council. 2. India Council Act of 1892 enlarged the functions of the Legislative Councils and gave them powers to discuss the Budget. 3. The Simon Commission recommended the extension of responsible Government in the provinces. How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: It was the Indian Councils Act of 1861, not 1833, that provided for the nomination of some Indians as non-official members of the Viceroy's expanded council. Statement 2 is correct: The Indian Councils Act of 1892 increased the functions of legislative councils, giving them the power to discuss the budget and address questions to the executive. Statement 3 is correct: The Simon Commission (1930) recommended the extension of responsible government in the provinces, among other reforms.