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Q · British RuleMedium · 45s
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 is significant because it: 1. Introduced the Portfolio system in India. 2. Allowed Indians to be nominated to the Legislative Council. 3. Abolished the office of the Secretary of State for India. Which of the above are correct?
TopicBritish Rule
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The 1861 Act introduced the Portfolio system and allowed non-official Indians into the Legislative Council. The Secretary of State for India continued to exist.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only