UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to

  1. Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.
  2. Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.
  3. Impose censorship on national press.
  4. Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.

Answer

Correct Answer

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

Explanation

The Butler Committee (Indian States Committee), 1927, was set up to examine and clarify the relationship between the paramount power (British Crown/Government of India) and the Indian Princely States.

Topics: british committees and commissions, butler committee 1927, history, modern india