GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Paramountcy is paramount’ was declared to define the relations of Indian States with British Government by which Commission?

A	Hunter Commission
B	Strachey Commission
C	Butler Commission
D	CampbellCommission

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Harcourt Butler Committee under the chairmanship of Sir Harcourt Butler was appointed in 1927 to investigate and clarify the relationship between the paramount power of the British Raj in India, and the rulers of Princely States.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: The policy of paramountcy was introduced under Lord Warren Hastings. He was the Governor-General of India from 1813 to 1823. Under this policy, the company became the supreme law, the paramount power and to protect its interest, the company justified the annexations of any Indian kingdom.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paramountcy Policy Under Lord Hastings, a new “paramountcy” policy was put into place (Governor-General from 1813 to 1823). The business claimed that it could annex or threaten to annex any Indian state since its power was superior or paramount.

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