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The Simon Commission was boycotted by Indians because

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

Answer options

  1. it sought to curb civil liberties of the Indians
  2. it proposed to partition India
  3. it had not Indian representation
  4. it proposed measures to contain nationalism

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: it had not Indian representation

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) it had not Indian representation šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Simon Commission' (1927) was a seven-member group sent by the British government to report on constitutional reforms. It was boycotted by almost all Indian political parties because it did not include a single 'Indian member'. The slogan "Simon Go Back" became a symbol of national unity and protest against British arrogance.