With reference to the Indian Councils Act, 1861, consider the following statements: 1. The legislative council formed under the Act had real powers to influence government policies. 2. Indians could be nominated as non-official members, but they largely came from elite sections of society. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The council had no real powers; it was merely advisory and could not influence budget, legislation, or executive action.
Indians were nominated as non-official members, but they were mainly elites like princes and landlords.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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