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    Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act of 1909:
    1. The principle of election to the councils was legally recognized, but communal representation was for the first time introduced in the interests of all minorities in India.
    2. According to this act, an Indian member was appointed for the first time to the Governor-General's Executive Council.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 only             

    B)  2 only

    C)  Both 1 and 2    

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     According to this act the principle of election to the councils was legally recognized. But communal representation was for the first time introduced in the interests of Muslims. An Indian member was appointed for the first time to the Governor- General's Executive Council. Sir S. P. Sinha was the first Indian to be appointed thus.


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