Under which Act did the individual members of the Executive Council have their own portfolio?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The Indian Councils Act of 1861.
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 introduced the system under which individual members of the Executive Council were given their own portfolios. This act marked a significant step in administrative reforms during British rule in India. It allowed the Governor-General to appoint Indians to his expanded Executive Council and distribute work among members through the portfolio system. Each council member became responsible for a specific department, laying the foundation for a more structured and specialized administration in colonial India.