Q. The decision to boycott Simon Commission appointed by the British to look into the working of the reforms that had been introduced by the
Government of India Act of 1919, was because
(a) it intended to provide communal representation to the untouchables
(b) it denied the Congress the right to nominate a Muslim as a representative on the Commission
(c) it did not include any Indian as its member
(d) it accorded greater representation to the Muslims than their numerical strength warranted in Muslim minority areas
Ans: (c) it did not include any Indian as its member
Explanation: The correct answer is it did not include any Indian as its member.
The decision to boycott the Simon Commission was primarily because it did not include any Indian as its member. The Indian National Congress and other political organizations felt that the absence of Indian representation on the Commission was a clear indication of the British government’s disregard for Indian opinions and aspirations.
The other options mentioned in the question were also concerns of the Indian National Congress and played a role in their decision to boycott the Commission. However, the lack of Indian representation was the most significant factor leading to the boycott.
