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In which year did the 'Simon Commission' visit India?

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

Answer options

  1. 1927
  2. 1929
  3. 1930
  4. 1928

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1928

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) 1928 šŸ“š Explanation: Although the Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 in London, it actually arrived in India in February 1928. It was met with widespread protests and the slogan "Simon Go Back" because it had no Indian members. The commission was sent to report on the working of the Government of India Act 1919 and suggest further reforms. Lala Lajpat Rai died following injuries sustained during a lathi charge against a Simon Commission protest.