How many members (elected and nominated) were there in the Council of State under
the Government of India Act 1919 passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom to
expand participation of Indians in the government of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 60.
Under the Government of India Act of 1919, the Council of State was established as the upper house of the Indian legislature. It consisted of 60 members, with 34 elected and 26 nominated by the Governor-General. The Council’s purpose was to allow greater Indian participation in governance, marking a step toward limited self-rule. The Act introduced the dyarchy system, dividing provincial subjects between "reserved" and "transferred" lists, and aimed to involve Indians in administrative matters while retaining ultimate British control over key areas such as defense and finance.