Q120
Why Simon commission was established?
A.
To enquire into the working of the Government of India Act, 1919 and to suggest further reforms in the system of administration
AnswerB.
To enquire into the working of the Marley-Minto reforms
C.
To declare India as republic state
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Simon Commission was a group of 7 MPs from Britain who was sent to India in 1928 to study constitutional reforms and make recommendations to the government. The Commission was originally named the Indian Statutory Commission. It came to be known as the Simon Commission after its chairman Sir John Simon.