Question

What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893? (2011)

• 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. To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament

Answer 1

The correct option is A To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons

Wedderburn had entered the parliament as a liberal member in 1893 and founded the Indian Parliamentary Committee with which he was associated as Chairman from 1893 to 1900.

He sought to voice India’s grievances within the house and was considered as a great friend of Indian National movement.