Indian Councils Act 1909

Question 1

Key provisions of 1909 act

Answer 1

*introduced legislative councils
*Increased size of governor general in council and legislative council members
*increased functions of federal and provincial legislative councils
*Authorised members to discuss annual financial statements, propose resolutions on the govt.and divide house on any financial matters related to it.

Question 2

Provisions of 1909 act

Answer 2

*System of elections for the appointment of non officio members
* Classes of electorates are
a. General electorate
b. Class electorate
c. Special electorate
*Welcomed indians to legislative council
* Vice presidents appointed by governor in councils and governors of presidencies to preside over meeting of executive council in their absence