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Question

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

  1. Charter Act 1833
  2. Charter Act 1853
  3. Government of India Act 1858
  4. Indian Councils Act 1861

Answer:

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.