Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2021 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy's authority over his executive council by substituting 'portfolio' or 'departmental' system for corporate functioning?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Indian Council Act, 1861

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Indian Council Act, 1861”.
The Indian Council Act, 1861 introduced the portfolio system, where individual members of the Viceroy's Executive Council were given charge of specific departments.

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Code :
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