HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament. in the House of Commons.
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To facilitate a discussion on India’s Independence in the British Parliament.
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To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary.
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To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1893, Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine formed the “Indian Parliamentary Committee” with Dadabhai Naoroji and other Indian sympathizers. The purpose of the Indian Parliamentary Committee is to agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Detailed explanation-2: -Meanwhile, after the death of his brother David, Sir William succeeded to the baronetcy in 1879. He entered Parliament in 1893 as a Liberal member and sought to voice India’s grievances in the House. He formed the Indian Parliamentary Committee with which he was associated as Chairman from 1893 to 1900.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are 24 department-related standing committees (DRSCs). Each of these committees have 31 members – 21 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha. These members are to be nominated by the Speaker of Lok Sabha or the Chairman of Rajya Sabha respectively. The term of office of these committees does not exceed one year.