GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Statutory Commission, commonly referred to as the Simon Commission after its chairman Sir John Allsebrook Simon, was sent to India in 1928 (February-March and October 1928-April 1929) to study potential constitutional reform.

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: -During the Simon Commission, Lord Irwin was the Viceroy of India.