Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

Which Act for the first time made it possible for Indians to take some share in the administration of their country?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Indian Councils Act 1861

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Indian Councils Act 1861”.
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was the first act that allowed Indians to participate in the administration of the country. It introduced a system where a few Indians were appointed as non-official members of the Governor-General's Council.

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