UPSC Prelims PYQ 1998: Why Simon Commission was boycotted

Simon Commission of 1927 was boycotted because

1. there was no Indian Member in the Commission
2. it supported the Muslim League
3. Congress felt that the people of India are entitled to Swaraj
4. there were differences among the members

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The Simon Commission was appointed by the British Government to review constitutional reforms. It had no Indian members, which led to nationwide protests under the slogan “Simon Go Back.” Hence, it was boycotted.

Answer: (a) there was no Indian Member in the Commission