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The 'Butler Committee', appointed by the British government in 1927, was primarily tasked with investigating:
A. Constitutional reforms for central legislative assembly
B. The relationship between the Indian Princely States and the Paramount Power✓ Correct Answer
C. The feasibility of introducing universal adult franchise
D. The economic drain caused by military expenditures
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Indian States Committee, commonly known as the Butler Committee, was appointed in 1927 under the chairmanship of Sir Harcourt Butler to examine the nature of ties between the princely states and the paramount British crown. Its report emphasized that the paramount power must remain supreme and should not transfer its authority to an Indian-controlled government without the consent of the princes. This committee holds high relevance for questions on constitutional developments in modern Indian history.
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