Q. The Simon Commission visited India to
(a) Discuss the demand for the formation of Pakistan
(b) Enquire into the progress of a responsible government in India
(c) See the important historical places
(d) None of these.
Ans: (b) Enquire into the progress of a responsible government in India
Explanation: The Simon Commission visited India to option (b) enquire into the progress of a responsible government in India.
The Simon Commission, formally known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was appointed by the British government in 1927. Its purpose was to assess the progress of constitutional reforms in India and make recommendations for future governance.
The commission, led by Sir John Simon, consisted of British politicians and was tasked with examining the working of the Government of India Act 1919 and assessing the possibility of further reforms. However, the commission did not include any Indian members, which led to widespread protests and boycotts by the Indian National Congress and other political organizations.
The Simon Commission’s visit and its failure to include Indian representation deepened the rift between the British government and Indian nationalist leaders. It further highlighted the demand for self-rule and contributed to the growing momentum of the Indian independence movement.
