The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to

1. The Butler Committee, officially known as the Indian States Committee, was appointed in 1927. 2. The primary object of the Committee was to inquire into the relationship between the Paramount Power (the Government of India under the British Crown) and the Indian States (Princely States) and to make recommendations for its adjustment and improvement. 3. Option (A) is incorrect; defining the jurisdiction of Central and Provincial Governments was addressed by constitutional reforms like the Government of India Acts. 4. Option (B) is incorrect; while the Secretary of State for India held significant powers, defining them was not the specific task of this committee. 5. Option (C) is incorrect; imposing censorship on national press was dealt with through separate legislation and policies. 6. Option (D) accurately reflects the main purpose: to improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States and clarify the nature of paramountcy.