During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?

1. The question asks for the purpose of the Whitley Commission during the colonial period in India. 2. The Royal Commission on Labour, popularly known as the Whitley Commission (after its chairman, J.H. Whitley), was appointed in 1929. 3. Its purpose was to inquire into and report on the existing conditions of labour in industrial undertakings and plantations in British India and to make recommendations for improvement. 4. Comparing this with the options: - (A) Review fitness for political reforms - relates to commissions like Simon Commission. - (B) Report on labour conditions and make recommendations - Matches the purpose of the Whitley Commission. - (C) Plan for financial reforms - Relates to finance commissions. - (D) Scheme for Civil Services - Relates to commissions like Aitchison or Lee Commission. 5. Therefore, the correct answer is (B).