Question

S1: People in different parts of India shouted slogans of 'Simon go back!'. S2: A commission was set up, which consisted of 7 British members to evaluate the functioning of Government of India Act, 1919. Select the appropriate options from the following:

• A. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1
• B. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent statements
• C. S1: True; S2: False
• D. S1: False; S2: True

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1

Sir John Simon headed the Commission that consisted of 7 British members to evaluate the functioning of the Government of India Act 1919. This Commission was known as the Simon Commission. Indians were agitated by the absence of Indian members in the Commission. Citizens came on the street and shouted slogans, "Simon Go Back!"