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Download Solution PDFThe Simon Commission arrived in India in _______.
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SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 22 Feb, 2024 Shift 1)
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Option 4 : 1928
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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.
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