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The Simon Commission, appointed by the British government, was boycotted by Indian political parties. What was its purpose?
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To grant immediate independence
Quiz Options
- To grant immediate independence
- To formulate India's new constitution
- To inquire into the working of the Government of India Act of 1919 and suggest future reforms
- To promote trade relations
Explanation & Context
The Simon Commission was formed in 1927 to review the functioning of the dyarchical system introduced by the Act of 1919, but its composition entirely of British members led to its rejection by Indians.
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