Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following statements:

No. Statement
1. Expansion of legislative councils was demanded to secure greater Indian participation.
2. Reform of legislative councils was demanded to obtain greater control over public finances.
3. The Indian Councils Act of 1892 ended the official majority in the councils.
4. After the 1892 reforms, nationalists demanded an elected Indian majority and the power to vote upon and amend the budget.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All four
  4. Only three
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