HomeTestsSearchRankProfile
mediumMCQCompetitive Exam2026History
1 mark

Why was the Simon Commission appointed in 1927?

  1. A
    To dismiss Indian demands of Dominion Status
  2. B
    To deliberate on Indian demands of Purna Swaraj
  3. C
    To pronounce on Indian demands for further devolution of power after 1919
  4. D
    To evaluate, as previously ordained under Mont-Ford Act, on Indian performance under the Dyarchy and fitness for self-government

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Under the Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms), it was statutory that a commission be appointed after 10 years to investigate the working of the constitutional system, evaluate performance under the Dyarchy system, and recommend whether India was ready for further constitutional progression towards self-government.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

Why was the Simon Commission appointed in 1927?
A
To dismiss Indian demands of Dominion Status
B
To deliberate on Indian demands of Purna Swaraj
C
To pronounce on Indian demands for further devolution of power after 1919
D
To evaluate, as previously ordained under Mont-Ford Act, on Indian performance under the Dyarchy and fitness for self-government

Share This Question

Simon CommissionConstitutional ReformsNational Movement

Related Questions

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is true?

easyMCQ

Which of the following statements is not correct?

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is correct?

easyMCQ

The product formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine is:

easyMCQ

Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?

easyMCQ

The term ecosystem was coined by:

Ready for a Full Test?

Practice with timed mock tests and track your performance across History.

Browse TestsLeaderboard

Discussion