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UPSC 2017 · Q26 · Modern History › Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) · Save

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to

(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.
(b) Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.
(c) Impose censorship on national press.
(d) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
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Answer: (d) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
UPSC 2017 · Q62 · Modern History › Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) · Save

In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to

(a) Division of the central legislature into two houses.
(b) Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.
(c) Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
(d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.
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Answer: (d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.