According to the Indian Councils Act 1861, for purposes of the legislation, the Governor-General's Council was reinforced by Additional members, not less than six and not more than twelve in number to be nominated by the Governor-General and holding office for:
two years
The correct answer is two years.
It provided for the establishment of new legislative councils in other provinces, such as Bengal, North-Western Frontier Province, and Punjab. The Act also empowered the Governor-General to issue ordinances without the concurrence of the legislative council during an emergency. Understanding the specifics of acts like the Indian Councils Act 1861, including details like the term of office for members, is important for studying the evolution of the Indian constitution under British rule.
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