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The people of India agitated against the arrival of the Simon Commission because
- A.Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
- B.Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the provinces
- C.there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
- D.the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
The Simon Commission was appointed by the British government to report on the working of the Government of India Act 1919 and to suggest further reforms. Its composition, consisting entirely of British members and excluding any Indian representation, was deeply resented by Indians. This exclusion led to widespread protests and the slogan 'Simon Go Back', as Indians felt that a commission tasked with deciding India's future should include Indians.
Source: UPSC gs1 2013