Which one among the following acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting “portfolio” or departmental system for corporate functioning?
A. Indian Council’s Act, 1861
B. Government of India Act, 1858
C. Indian Council’s Act, 1892
D. Indian Council’s Act, 1909
Answer:A
Which one among the following acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting “portfolio” or departmental system for corporate functioning?
A. Indian Council’s Act, 1861 B. Government of India Act, 1858 C. Indian Council’s Act, 1892 D. Indian Council’s Act, 1909