In which year, and with what aim, was the Simon Commission appointed?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) In 1927, to recommend a further reform of India’s Constitution
· The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 by the British Government.
· Its purpose was to review the working of the Government of India Act, 1919 and recommend reforms.
· The Commission had no Indian members, which led to widespread boycotts and protests.
· It was chaired by Sir John Simon.
· Its rejection sparked the slogan " Simon Go Back" across India.
· It led to the Nehru Report (1928), an Indian alternative for constitutional reforms.
Information Booster:
• Simon Commission was an all-White commission.
• Boycotted by Congress and Muslim League.
• Lala Lajpat Rai was injured during protests and later died.
• Resulted in increased Indian demand for complete independence.
• It proposed setting up provincial autonomy, but rejected Dominion status.
• Government of India Act 1935 was partly based on its recommendations.
Additional Information:
• 1942 – Launch of Quit India Movement, not troop movement review.
• 1924 – No such committee for Swaraj.
• 1939 – World War II outbreak; no commission related to India's war preparedness.