The 'Indian Councils Act of 1861' introduced which important feature? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Indian Councils Act of 1861' introduced which important feature?
A. Provincial Autonomy
B. Dyarchy
C. Portfolio System
D. Separate Electorate
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Act of 1861 introduced the Portfolio System, allowing each member of the Governor-General's Council to hold a specific department.
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The 'Royal Indian Navy Mutiny' occurred in:
A. 1944
B. 1947
C. 1945
D. 1946
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Correct Answer: Option D

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The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny occurred in February 1946, when Indian sailors in Bombay and other ports revolted against the British.
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The 'Khilafat Movement' was suspended in 1924 after which event?
A. The arrest of the Ali brothers
B. The Chauri Chaura incident
C. Gandhi's arrest
D. The abolition of the Caliphate by Turkey
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Correct Answer: Option D

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The movement ended after Mustafa Kemal Ataturk abolished the Ottoman Caliphate in 1924.
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The 'Interim Government' was formed on 2 September 1946. The Muslim League initially boycotted but joined later on which date?
A. 26 October 1946
B. 2 September 1946
C. 13 October 1946
D. 15 August 1947
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The Muslim League joined the Interim Government on 26 October 1946.
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