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Who among the following was the Chairman of the Indigo Commission?
Question

Who among the following was the Chairman of the Indigo Commission?

A.

WS Seton-Kar

B.

John Sargeant

C.

JH Whiteley

D.

Thomas Raleigh

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) WS Seton-Kar.
  • WS Seton-Kar was the Chairman of the Indigo Commission.
  •  The Indigo Commission was set up by the British government in 1859 to investigate the grievances of indigo farmers in Bengal who were exploited by British planters.
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  • The Indigo Revolt (also known as the Nayapara Revolt) of 1859–1860 was a significant event in Indian history, where indigo farmers protested against the oppressive practices of British planters.
(B) John Sargeant:
  •  English lawyer and a member of the Indian Civil Services. He is known for his involvement in the Tata-Birla Commission (1940), which focused on the interests of workers in Indian industries.
(C) JH Whiteley:
  • Was a British civil servant, but he is not connected to the Indigo Commission.
(D) Thomas Raleigh:
  • ​was an English administrator and civil servant in India. However, he was not the Chairman of the Indigo Commission either.

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