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Butler Committee 1927 objectives

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Question

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to

Options

a

Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.

b

Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.

c

Impose censorship on national press.

d

Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.

Answer

Explanation

The Butler Committee of 1927, chaired by Harcourt Butler, was established to examine and improve the relationship between the Government of India (British Raj) and the Indian States (principalities). Its primary objective was to address issues of governance and cooperation between British India and the princely states. Option (a) is incorrect as it relates to the Simon Commission's role. Option (b) relates to a different administrative matter. Option (c) is not the committee's purpose. > KEY INSIGHT: Butler Committee (1927) focused on Centre-State relations in the context of Indian political development, particularly involving the Indian States. Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2017

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q26

Subject

History

Sub-topic

Modern India, constitutional history

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

NCERT Modern India, Constitutional development 1920s

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