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History exam question: Write a short note on the Indian Councils

The question (6 marks)

Write a short note on the Indian Councils Act commonly listed for the year 1891, stating the correct year of the Act and explaining where its real significance lies. (6 marks)

MU Module I, Indian Councils Act; pack ch. 01.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 1 · Company Administration and the Revolt of 1857 of History.

Authorities you will need

  • Indian Councils Act 1861
  • Indian Councils Act 1892
  • Indian Councils Act 1909 (the Minto-Morley reforms)

How an answer is marked

A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.