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Who was the British Viceroy of India during the visit of the Simon Commission in 1928?

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

Answer options

  1. Lord Irwin
  2. Lord Reading
  3. Lord Chelmsford
  4. Lord Linlithgow

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Irwin

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Lord Irwin šŸ“š Explanation: Lord Irwin was the Viceroy from 1926 to 1931 and oversaw the controversial arrival of the all-white Simon Commission. His tenure also saw the declaration of the 'Irwin Offer' regarding dominion status and the signing of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. He was the one who famously negotiated with Gandhi to end the Salt Satyagraha and attend the Second Round Table Conference.