Read the following statements with respect to the Indian Councils Act, 1892 and choose the correct option : (i) It was implemented on 20th June, 1892 (ii) Out of total 24 members, 5 were non- government members (iii) Members were given rights to ask supplementary questions Which of the above statements is/are true?

- (i) The Indian Councils Act, 1892, was assented to on June 20, 1892, but it was implemented later (e.g., Feb 1893). Stating it was implemented on June 20, 1892, is inaccurate. Statement (i) is false. - (iii) The Act allowed members to ask questions on certain matters (like budget), but it did not grant the right to ask supplementary questions. This right was introduced by the Indian Councils Act of 1909. Statement (iii) is false. - (ii) The Act increased the number of additional members in the legislative councils and introduced the principle of indirect election/nomination based on recommendations. While stating a precise number "5 out of total 24" without context is difficult to verify as a general rule for the Central Legislative Council (where the total could vary), the Act did increase the proportion of non-official members. Given that options A, B, and C are incorrect because they include the false statements (i) or (iii), option D implies that statement (ii) is considered true for the purpose of this question.