Which Commission accentuated the discontent in all the political groups and parties for not associating any Indian member in it?

Question

Which Commission accentuated the discontent in all the political groups and parties for not associating any Indian member in it?

1. A. Welby Commission
2. B. Cripps Mission
3. C. Simon Commission (Correct answer)
4. D. Cabinet Mission

Correct Answer

Option C — Simon Commission

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Simon Commission.

Key Points

• The Simon Commission provoked outrage across the political spectrum because it contained no Indian member.
• Appointed by the British Government in November 1927 under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon, its seven members were all British, which Indians saw as a direct insult to their capacity for self-government.
• The Commission was set up to review the working of the Government of India Act, 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms).
• When it landed at Bombay on 3 February 1928, it was met with black flags and the slogan "Simon Go Back".
• The Congress, the Muslim League faction under Jinnah, and the Liberals all boycotted it.
• During a protest at Lahore, Lala Lajpat Rai was injured in a lathi charge and died soon after — an event avenged by Bhagat Singh and his comrades.
• The boycott also prompted Indians to draft the Nehru Report (1928).

Exam Tip

• remember 1927 (appointment), 1928 (arrival and protests) and 1930 (report).

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

किस कमीशन ने सभी राजनीतिक समूहों और दलों के किसी भी भारतीय सदस्य को शामिल नहीं करने के कारण बेचैनी को बल मिला?

1. A. वैलबी कमीशन
2. B. क्रिप्स मिशन
3. C. साईमन कमीशन
4. D. कैबिनेट मिशन