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In which session did the Indian National Congress decide to boycott the Simon Commission?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Madras Session 1927
  2. Calcutta Session 1928
  3. Lahore Session 1929
  4. Bombay Session 1925

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Madras Session 1927

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Madras Session 1927 šŸ“š Explanation: The Madras session, presided over by Dr. M.A. Ansari, passed a resolution to boycott the Simon Commission "at every stage and in every form." The commission was entirely British and had no Indian representation, which was seen as an insult to Indian self-respect. This boycott led to a resurgence of political activity across the country, eventually leading to the Civil Disobedience Movement.