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What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee?
- A.To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons
- B.To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary
- C.To facilitate a discussion on India's Independence in the British Parliament
- D.To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons
The Indian Parliamentary Committee was established with the primary aim of advocating for political reforms in British India within the British House of Commons. It served as a platform for sympathetic British parliamentarians to voice concerns and press for legislative changes concerning Indian governance and representation.
Source: UPSC gs1 2011