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Q298. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Butler Committee | 1. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre | | B. Hurtog Committee Report | 2. Relationship between the Indian State and the Paramount Power | | C. Hunter Inquiry Committee | 3. Working of Dyarchy as laid down in the Report. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms | | D. Muddiman Committee Report | 4. The growth of education potentialities of its further progress | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-IList-II
A. Butler Committee1. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
B. Hurtog Committee Report2. Relationship between the Indian State and the Paramount Power
C. Hunter Inquiry Committee3. Working of Dyarchy as laid down in the Report. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms
D. Muddiman Committee Report4. The growth of education potentialities of its further progress

Codes:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1997 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Butler Committee (1927) examined the relationship between the Paramount Power (British Crown) and the Indian Princely States (A matches 2).
  • Hartog Committee (1929) reported on the state and progress of education in British India (B matches 4).
  • Hunter Inquiry Committee (Disorders Inquiry Committee, 1919–1920) investigated the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (C matches 1).
  • Muddiman Committee (1924) evaluated the working of Dyarchy established by the Government of India Act 1919 (D matches 3).
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q298)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3

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