History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET December 2012 History
Legislative powers were restored back to the provinces in the Act of
A1833
B1853
C1861 ✓ Correct
D1892
Correct answer: (C) 1861 — Legislative powers were restored to the provinces by the Act of 1861, so the answer is 1861.
Explanation
★Legislative powers were restored to the provinces by the Act of 1861, so the answer is 1861.
★The Indian Councils Act of 1861 began the process of decentralisation.
★It restored legislative powers to the Bombay and Madras presidencies.
★It allowed the setting up of legislative councils in other provinces too.
★The Act also let the Governor General issue ordinances in an emergency.
★It added some non-official Indian members to the councils.
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