Q. What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S.Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893 ?
(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) Toagitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British parliament.
Ans: (a) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the house of commons.
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons.
Sir William Wedderburn and W.S. Caine established the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893 with the purpose of advocating for political reforms for India in the House of Commons, which is the lower house of the British Parliament. The committee aimed to raise awareness and generate support among British parliamentarians for Indian political issues and reforms. It sought to influence British policies towards India, particularly in areas such as civil rights, representation, and governance. The Indian Parliamentary Committee played a significant role in presenting Indian concerns and advocating for reforms on the political platform of the House of Commons.