2019 · Q90
Why did the early nationalists oppose the Council Act of 1892?
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- AThe number of members of the Imperial Legislative Council was increased
- BThe number of members of Provincial Councils was increased
- CThe Councils were given the right to discuss the annual budgets
- DThe Act did not give the Indians control over the public funds
Explanation
The 1892 Act increased council membership and allowed discussion of the budget, but members could not vote on it - Indians gained no control over public funds. The early nationalists, demanding 'no taxation without representation', opposed the Act on exactly this ground. Hence D.