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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 because it was appointed to investigate and report on India's constitutional government reforms. The term 'statutory' refers to its mandate under the Government of India Act 1919. The commission had no Indian members, which led to nationwide protests with the slogan 'Simon Go Back'.

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