Multiple choice

What was the official name of the Simon Commission, which was appointed by the British Government in 1927?

  1. Commission for Provincial Autonomy

  2. Indian Statutory Commission

  3. Commission for Indian Constitutional Reforms

  4. Commission for Local Self Government
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Explanation

The Simon Commission (1927) was officially called the Indian Statutory Commission. It was formed to report on India's constitutional progress and make recommendations. It had seven members, all British, with no Indian representation, which led to nationwide protests.

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