With reference to Simon Commission's recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct?

Question

With reference to Simon Commission's recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct?

1. A. It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces (Correct answer)
2. B. It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home Department
3. C. It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre
4. D. It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with provision for increased pay for British recruits compared to Indian recruits

Correct Answer

Option A — It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces.

Key Points

• The Simon Commission (1927) recommended replacing dyarchy with responsible government in the provinces.
• It proposed a federal constitution and bicameral legislatures in major provinces.
• It was boycotted across India (as it had no Indian members) with protests of "Simon Go Back." The Indian National Congress rejected its findings and responded with the Nehru Report (1928).