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According to important historical acts of India, which of the following is correct?
1. As per the features of Government of India act 1858, Lord Canning became the first Governor-General of India.
2. The Indian councils Act of 1892 initiated the process of decentralization and restored the legislative powers of Madras and Bombay presidencies.
3. As per the Indian Council's Act 1892, some non-official members were nominated to the central legislative council on the recommendation of the Bengal chamber of commerce.
4. Queen Victoria's proclamation in 1858 was announced by Lord Canning at Bombay.

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : As per the Indian Council's Act 1892, some non-official members were nominated to the central legislative council on the recommendation of the Bengal chamber of commerce.

The correct answer is Option 3.

  • Government of India Act 1858:
    • Following the impacts of the Great revolt of 1857, the Government of India act 1858 was enacted and ended the East India Company rule in India, and Indian administration cam under the direct control of the crown.
    • The Governor-General of India was made as Viceroy of India.
    • The first Governor-General of India is Lord William Bentick.
    • Hence, option 1 is incorrect.
    • The first Viceroy of India is Lord Canning.
    • This act ended the system of double government in India and created a secretary of state for India which has complete authority over Indian administration.
    • Queen Victoria's proclamation in 1858 was announced by Lord Canning at Allahabad.
    • Hence, option 4 is incorrect.
  • Indian Councils Act 1861:
    • This act provided opportunities for involving Indians in law-making processes.
    • The process of decentralization of powers among states was taken place and restored the legislative powers of Madras and Bombay presidencies.
    • Hence, option 2 is incorrect.
    • The act has provisions for establishing new legislative councils for Punjab, Bengal, and North-Western provinces.
  • Indian Councils Act 1892:
    • It increased the numbers of non-official members in central and legislative councils on the recommendation of provincial legislative councils of the Bengal chamber of commerce.
    • Hence, option 3 is correct.
    • It gave powers to Indians in the legislative council for discussing the budget.

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