Consider the following statements regarding constitutional progress in 19th century India 1 Indian C...........

Modern Indian History 1885-1905

Consider the following statements regarding constitutional progress in 19th century India:

1.Indian Council Act of 1861 is known as Act for the Good Government of India.

2.The Act of 1861 made a beginning of representative institutions by associating Indians with the law making process.

3. The Act of 1892 made a limited and indirect use of election in filling some of the seats in central and provincial councils.

4. The Secretary of State-in-Council was created by the Act for the Good Government of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 4 Only

2,3 and 4 Only

2 and 4 Only

1,2,3 and 4 Only

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Explanation:

Correct answer is B.

Explanation:
The Indian Council Act of 1858 enacted in the aftermath of the revolt of 1857 is known as the Act for the Good Government of India.
The Act of 1861 provided that the Viceroy should nominate some Indians as non-official members of his expanded council. Lord canning in 1862 nominated three Indians to his legislative Council.The Act of 1892 introduced indirect elections in India. However the word “election” was not used in the Act
The Act of 1858 made the Secretary of State-in-Council as a body corporate, which was capable of suing and being sued in India and England.