Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following features of a body established in 1919:

  • It was officially called the Disorders Inquiry Committee.
  • Lord William Hunter served as its chairman.
  • It investigated disturbances in Bombay, Delhi and Punjab.
  • Its final report condemned General Dyer’s conduct.

Which one of the following is described above?

  1. Hunter Committee
  2. Congress Punjab Inquiry Committee
  3. Rowlatt Commission
  4. Army Council
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