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Question

Which Act empowered the Governor-General to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Legislative Council?

  1. Regulating Act of 1773
  2. Government of India Act, 1919
  3. Government of India Act, 1935
  4. Indian Councils Act, 1861

Answer:

Option D: Indian Councils Act, 1861

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Indian Councils Act, 1861”.

The Indian Councils Act of 1861 empowered the Governor-General to issue ordinances, with a life of six months, during the recess of the Legislative Council.