The Simon Commission arrived in India in _______.

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SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 22 Feb, 2024 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1928

Key Points

The Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928.
The Simon Commission was a group of seven British Members of Parliament that was sent to India in 1928 to study constitutional reform.
It was headed by Sir John Simon and was officially known as the Indian Statutory Commission.
The commission faced strong protests from Indian leaders and the general public as it did not include any Indian members.
The slogan "Simon Go Back" became popular during the protests against the commission.

Additional Information

The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 and arrived in India in 1928.
Its purpose was to review the working of the Government of India Act 1919 and suggest further reforms.
The commission's report, published in 1930, led to the Round Table Conferences and eventually the Government of India Act 1935.
The Government of India Act 1935 laid the foundation for the federal structure of India and introduced provincial autonomy.
The Indian leaders' opposition to the Simon Commission highlighted the demand for greater self-governance and inclusion of Indians in decision-making processes.