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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following Acts empowered the Governor general of India to issue Ordinances:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Indian Council Act of 1861

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Indian Council Act of 1861”.
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 - Portfolio system was introduced and viceroy was empowered to issue ordinances.

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