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History • Modern IndiaMedium

The 'Butler Committee', appointed by the British Government in 1927, had which of the following primary mandates?

A. To investigate the causes of labor unrest and recommend factory reforms
B. To examine and clarify the relationship between the Paramount Power and Indian Princely States✓ Correct Answer
C. To review the constitutional progress under the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms
D. To propose a comprehensive scheme for agrarian land settlement in ryotwari zones

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Butler Committee, formally known as the Indian States Committee of 1927, was tasked with examining the nature of the relationship between the Paramount Power and Indian Princely States. It did not focus on labor unrest, Montagu-Chelmsford constitutional progress reviews, or ryotwari land settlements. Understanding British paramountcy policies is essential for modern Indian history sections.

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