Governance

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
The portfolio system refers to the practice of assigning specific government departments (portfolios) to individual members of the Council of Ministers. Each member is responsible for the administration of the department(s) they oversee.

Indian Councils Act, 1861: This Act introduced a significant reform by allowing the Viceroy to assign specific departments (portfolios) to individual members of the Executive Council. This was done to improve efficiency in governance and administration. Also, a member of the Viceroy’s council was made in-charge of one or more departments of the government and was authorised to issue final orders on behalf of the council on matters of his department(s).