Simon Commission Flashcards
1
Q
Other name of Simon Commission?
A
Indian Statutory Commission
2
Q
How many members were in the Commission and who led it?
A
7 members of the Parliament led by Sir John Simon
3
Q
When did Simon Commission arrive in India?
A
1928
4
Q
Purpose of Simon Commission?
A
To study problems in India and report on constitutional reforms in India
5
Q
Why were the Indians insulted by the Commission?
A
No Indian members in the Commission, no Indian control and all important power was bestowed to the British
6
Q
When did INC boycott the Commission?
A
1927
7
Q
Who first chanted the slogan, “Simon Go Back”?
A
Lala Lajpat Rai
