Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting ‘portfolio’ or ‘departmental’ system for corporate functioning?
1) Indian Council Act, 1861
2) Government of India Act, 1858
3) Indian Council Act, 1892
4) Indian Council Act, 1909
The correct answer is Indian Council Act, 1861 .
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