Question

Answer the following in 1-2 sentences.
Why was the Simon Commission set up? How did the Indians react to it?

Answer 1

A Commission was set up in 1927 to look into the working of the Government of India Act 1919, and give its report. The Commission came to be known as the Simon Commission after its chairman, John Simon.

The appointment of the Commission sparked off a wave of protests all over the country. The Congress, at its annual session held in Madras in 1927, decided to boycott the Simon Commission The Muslim League also took the same decision. The Commission arrived in India on February 3, 1928. There were hartals throughout the country and meetings were held condemning the appointment of the Commission. Slogans of 'Simon Go Back' were raised.