The Simon Commission of 1928

Description: The Simon Commission of 1928 was a British commission established to investigate the political situation in India and to make recommendations for constitutional reform. The commission was headed by Sir John Simon, and its members included seven British MPs and two Indian members. The commission's report, published in 1930, recommended a number of changes to the Indian constitution, including the introduction of provincial autonomy and the expansion of the franchise. The report was rejected by the Indian National Congress, which saw it as a betrayal of Indian aspirations for self-government.
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Who was the head of the Simon Commission?

  1. Lord Irwin

  2. Sir John Simon

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sir John Simon was the head of the Simon Commission.

How many members were there in the Simon Commission?

  1. 7

  2. 9

  3. 11

  4. 13


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There were 9 members in the Simon Commission.

What was the main purpose of the Simon Commission?

  1. To investigate the political situation in India

  2. To make recommendations for constitutional reform

  3. To introduce provincial autonomy

  4. To expand the franchise


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Simon Commission was to investigate the political situation in India and to make recommendations for constitutional reform.

When was the Simon Commission's report published?

  1. 1929

  2. 1930

  3. 1931

  4. 1932


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Simon Commission's report was published in 1930.

What did the Simon Commission recommend?

  1. The introduction of provincial autonomy

  2. The expansion of the franchise

  3. The establishment of a federal system of government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Simon Commission recommended the introduction of provincial autonomy, the expansion of the franchise, and the establishment of a federal system of government.

How did the Indian National Congress react to the Simon Commission's report?

  1. They welcomed it

  2. They rejected it

  3. They were indifferent to it

  4. They supported it


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress rejected the Simon Commission's report.

Why did the Indian National Congress reject the Simon Commission's report?

  1. They saw it as a betrayal of Indian aspirations for self-government

  2. They believed that it did not go far enough in terms of constitutional reform

  3. They were opposed to the introduction of provincial autonomy

  4. They were opposed to the expansion of the franchise


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress rejected the Simon Commission's report because they saw it as a betrayal of Indian aspirations for self-government.

What was the impact of the Simon Commission on the Indian independence movement?

  1. It led to the formation of the Indian National Congress

  2. It led to the launch of the Quit India Movement

  3. It led to the partition of India

  4. It led to the independence of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Simon Commission's report led to the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942.

Who was the leader of the Quit India Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Subhas Chandra Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Quit India Movement.

What was the goal of the Quit India Movement?

  1. To achieve complete independence from British rule

  2. To establish a socialist republic in India

  3. To introduce a new constitution for India

  4. To expand the franchise


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of the Quit India Movement was to achieve complete independence from British rule.

What was the outcome of the Quit India Movement?

  1. India gained independence from British rule

  2. The British government agreed to hold talks with Indian leaders

  3. The Indian National Congress was banned

  4. Mahatma Gandhi was arrested


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The outcome of the Quit India Movement was that the Indian National Congress was banned and Mahatma Gandhi was arrested.

When did India gain independence from British rule?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India gained independence from British rule in 1947.

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Subhas Chandra Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India.

What was the name of the Indian constitution that was adopted in 1950?

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. The Indian Constitution

  3. The Constitution of the Republic of India

  4. The Indian Republic Constitution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The name of the Indian constitution that was adopted in 1950 is The Constitution of India.

How many articles are there in the Constitution of India?

  1. 395

  2. 448

  3. 527

  4. 638


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 395 articles in the Constitution of India.

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