Multiple choice

Which of the following acts introduced, for the first time, local representation in the Indian (Central) Legislative Council?

  1. Regulating Act of 1773

  2. Charter Act of 1833

  3. Charter Act of 1853

  4. Indian Council Act of 1861
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Explanation

One of the features of the Charter Act of 1853 was that it introduced, for the first time, local representation in the Indian (Central) Legislative Council. Of the six new legislative members of the Governor-General's Council, four were appointed by the local (provincial) governments of Madras, Bombay, Bengal and Agra.

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