Q. The Simon Commission was adopted in 1927, to
(a) report on the working of the Act of 1909
(b) enquire about the Chauri-Chaura incident
(c) grant powers to Indian leaders
(d) enquire into the working of the system of government and development of representative institution in British India.
Ans: (d) enquire into the working of the system of government and development of representative institution in British India.
Explanation: The Simon Commission, formally known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was appointed in 1927 to (d) enquire into the working of the system of government and development of representative institutions in British India.
The Simon Commission was established to assess the effectiveness and functioning of the system of government in British India. It was tasked with reviewing the constitutional framework and examining the possibilities for further reforms.
The Commission was composed of seven British members and no Indian representatives, which led to widespread protests and boycotts by Indian political parties and leaders. The Indian National Congress and other nationalist groups criticized the absence of Indian representation and viewed the Commission as a mere eyewash.
The Simon Commission’s recommendations, presented in 1930, did not satisfy the demands of Indian nationalists for self-governance or greater political representation. This further fueled the struggle for Indian independence and the demand for a more inclusive and representative system of government.
Therefore, the Simon Commission was adopted in 1927 to enquire into the working of the system of government and the development of representative institutions in British India.
