Consider the following statements comparing the Simon Commission (1927) and the Nehru Report (1928):
1. The Simon Commission was boycotted by Indian political parties primarily due to its all-Indian composition.
2. The Nehru Report proposed complete independence for India as its immediate objective.
Which of the above is / are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Simon Commission was boycotted because it had no Indian members, not because it was all-Indian.
It was an all-British commission, which led to widespread protests under slogans like “Simon Go Back”.
Statement 2 is also incorrect
The Nehru Report did NOT demand complete independence.
It proposed: Dominion Status for India (within British Empire) and constitutional framework for self-governance
Additional Key Facts
The Nehru Report was drafted under the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru
It was the first major attempt by Indians to draft a constitutional framework
The demand for complete independence (Purna Swaraj) came later in 1929 at the Lahore Session of INC
Potential Exam Questions and Answers
Q. When was Purna Swaraj (complete independence) declared?
Ans: 1929 Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress
Q. Which commission was formed in 1927 for constitutional reforms in India?
Ans: Simon Commission