Multiple choice

Why was the Simon Commission appointed before the passage of the stipulated ten years after the 1919 reforms?

  1. The nationalist pressure became too heavy for the British government.

  2. The conservative Government of Britain did not want to leave the constitutional issue to the labour government in case of their defeat in the impending election.

  3. The British Government capitulated to nationalists demand in the wake of excessive revolutionary activities.

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Conservative government in Britain feared losing the upcoming general election to the Labour Party, so they appointed the Simon Commission early to ensure the constitutional review process was under their control.

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