In which year, and with what aim, was the Simon Commission appointed?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. In 1927, to recommend a further reform of India’s Constitution.
The Simon Commission, officially known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was set up by the British government in 1927 under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon. Its primary aim was to recommend further constitutional reforms in India as required by the Government of India Act, 1919, which had mandated a review after ten years. However, the commission sparked widespread opposition because it included no Indian members, leading to protests across the country. Indian political leaders saw this as a denial of their right to participate in shaping their own constitution, resulting in the famous slogan, “Simon Go Back!”