Q. With reference to the Charter Act of 1853, consider the following statements:
1.It introduced a separate legislative council for the Governor-General, thereby separating legislative and executive functions.
2.It granted local governments the power to elect members to the Governor-General’s Council.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Act separated the legislative and executive functions for the first time by adding six new legislative councillors, thereby establishing a distinct legislative body known as the Indian (Central) Legislative Council.
- While the Act introduced local representation, the members were appointed by the provincial governments (Madras, Bombay, Bengal, and Agra), not elected.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
