GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On whose suggestion were the Indians kept out of the Simon Commission?
A
Lord Irwin
B
Sir John Simon
C
Lord Reading
D
Lord Chelmsford
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer for this question is (d). The Indians kept out of the Simon Commission on the suggestion of Lord Irwin. Simon Commission reached India in 1928.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was boycotted by the Indians because: All its members were Englishmen. The Commission had no Indian member. This was seen as a deliberate insult to the self-respect of the Indians.

Detailed explanation-3: -The important recommendations were the abolition of dyarchy, the establishment of representative government in the provinces, the Governor’s discretion in administrative power and internal security, and the Government of India’s complete control over the High Court. Question: What was the anti-Simon Commission slogan?

Detailed explanation-4: -The Simon Commission was sent to India by the British government. It was sent to India to decide the future of the political status of India. However, it was boycotted by the Indians because there were no Indian representatives.

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