WBCS.LIVE practice question

The portfolio system introduced by the Indian Councils Act, 1861, meant:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Council members were assigned specific departments
  2. Indian members could propose legislation
  3. Provincial councils had independent powers
  4. The Viceroy was stripped of executive authority

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Council members were assigned specific departments