Consider the following statements 1 The India Act of 1858 enlarged the Governor General rsquo s Coun...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

Consider the following statements

1.The India Act of 1858 enlarged the Governor-General’s Council for the purpose of making laws in which capacity it was known as the Imperial Legislative Council.

2.The imperial legislative Council was merely an advisory body.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Both 1 and 2

The India Act of 1858 enlarged the Governor-General's Council and introduced the principle of representation in the legislative bodies. The enlarged council was known as the Imperial Legislative Council, which had the authority to make laws.

The Imperial Legislative Council was more than just an advisory body. It had legislative powers, and its members included both officials and non-officials. While it didn't have full legislative independence, it marked a significant step towards representative governance in British India.

Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct.