Butler Committee 1927 objectives
Question
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
Options
Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.
Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.
Impose censorship on national press.
Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
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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