The 'Portfolio System', which laid the foundation of cabinet governance in India, was officially recognized by which act? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Portfolio System', which laid the foundation of cabinet governance in India, was officially recognized by which act?
A. Government of India Act 1858
B. Indian Councils Act 1909
C. Indian Councils Act 1892
D. Indian Councils Act 1861
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Indian Councils Act 1861 gave statutory recognition to the portfolio system introduced by Lord Canning in 1859, under which members were placed in charge of specific departments.

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