The 'Simon Commission' was boycotted primarily because? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Simon Commission' was boycotted primarily because?
A. It had no female member
B. It had no Indian member
C. It was proposing partition
D. It was against the Nehru Report
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Simon Commission, appointed in 1927, was composed entirely of British members with no Indian representation, leading to the slogan 'Simon Go Back' and a nationwide boycott.

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The 'Nehru Report' (1928) was drafted by a committee. Which leader was NOT a member?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Tej Bahadur Sapru
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Correct Answer: Option A


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