Question

Discuss the background against which the Indian Councils Act of 1892 was passed in five lines​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Indian Councils Act 1892 was an Act of British Parliament that introduced various amendments to the composition and function of legislative councils in British India. Most notably, the act entailed provisions on the number of additional members to be represented in the central and provincial councils.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The Indian National Congress (INC) was formed in 1885. There was a growing feeling of nationalism and this led the INC to put forth some demands to the British authorities.
2. One of their demands was the reform of the legislative councils.
3. They also wanted the principle of the election instead of nomination.
4. The INC also wanted the right to hold discussions on financial matters which was hitherto not allowed.
5. The Viceroy at the time Lord Dufferin set up a committee to look into the matter. But the Secretary of State did not agree to the plan of direct elections. He, however, agreed to representation by way of indirect election.