Simon Commission: Indian Member Composition
The Simon Commission, established by the British government in 1927, was tasked with reporting on the impact of the constitutional reforms introduced in India by the Indian government Act of 1919.
- The Commission was entirely composed of members from Britain.
- It was led by Sir John Simon.
- Crucially, there were no Indian members appointed to the Simon Commission.
This lack of Indian representation led to widespread protests and a boycott of the Commission by various Indian political groups, who viewed it as an insult and an attempt to impose decisions without Indian consultation.
Therefore, the number of Indian members in the Simon Commission was zero.
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Important Questions from National movement (1919 - 1939)
Who among the following initiated the Bhoodan Movement?
Consider the following historical events :
1. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
2. Second Round Table Conference
3. Peasant Movement in Bardoli
4. Peasant Movement in Kheda
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order (starting from the earliest) of the above events?
Which of the following statements about the Unionist Party is/are correct?
1. It was a political party representing the interests of landholders in Punjab.
2. It was opposed to the idea of the partition of India as India and Pakistan.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Where did Gandhiji initially forge the techniques of Satyagraha?
Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of Gandhiji's Dandi march?
