Q. Which of the following was/were nominated to legislative council by Viceroy Lord Canning in 1862?
1.The Raja of Benaras
2.The Maharaja of Patiala
3.The Sir Dinkar Rao
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Indian Councils Act of 1861 made a beginning of the representative institutions by associating Indians with the law-making process.

  • It, thus, provided that the Viceroy should nominate some Indians as non-official members of his expanded council.
  • In 1862, Lord Canning, the then Viceroy, nominated three Indians to his legislative council–the Raja of Benaras, the Maharaja of Patiala and Sir Dinkar Rao.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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