[1] What was the main objective of the Simon Commission, which was established in 1927?
a) To investigate the political situation in India
b) To recommend constitutional reforms for India
c) To investigate corruption in the Indian government
d) To investigate the economic situation in India
[2] Who was the chairman of the Simon Commission?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sir John Simon
d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
[3] What was the composition of the Simon Commission?
a) All members were British politicians
b) All members were Indian politicians
c) It was a mixed commission with both British and Indian members
d) It was a joint commission of the British and Indian governments
[4] How did the Indian political leaders and people react to the Simon Commission?
a) They welcomed it with open arms
b) They ignored it completely
c) They boycotted it and organized protests against it
d) They cooperated with it fully
[5] What was the slogan used by the Indian National Congress during the protests against the Simon Commission?
a) "Simon Go Back"
b) "India for Indians"
c) "Freedom Now"
d) "British Quit India"
[6] Why did the Indian National Congress and other political parties boycott the Simon Commission?
a) Because it did not include any Indian members
b) Because it was seen as an infringement on Indian sovereignty
c) Because it was seen as a tool of British imperialism
d) All of the above
[7] What was the main recommendation of the Simon Commission regarding constitutional reforms for India?
a) The introduction of a federal system of government
b) The continuation of British rule in India
c) The granting of full independence to India
d) The partition of India
[8] What was the outcome of the Simon Commission's recommendations?
a) They were implemented in full
b) They were rejected by the British government
c) They were implemented in part, with some modifications
d) They were implemented in full but later withdrawn
[9] How did the Simon Commission's recommendations impact the Indian independence movement?
a) It had no impact
b) It weakened the movement
c) It strengthened the movement
d) It led to the emergence of new political parties
[10] What was the significance of the Simon Commission in the history of India's struggle for freedom?
a) It was a minor event
b) It was a major turning point that led to the eventual independence of India
c) It had no significance
d) It led to the partition of India.
Answers:
[1] B
[2] C
[3] A
[4] C
[5] A
[6] D
[7] B
[8] C
[9] C
[10] B
Reason:
[1] The Simon Commission was established to recommend constitutional reforms for India
[2] The Simon Commission was headed by Sir John Simon
[3] The Simon Commission was composed entirely of British politicians
[4] Indian political leaders and people boycotted the Simon Commission and organized protests against it
[5] The Indian National Congress used the slogan "Simon Go Back" during the protests against the Simon Commission
[6] Indian political leaders and people boycotted the Simon Commission because it was seen as an infringement on Indian sovereignty and a tool of British imperialism
[7] The main recommendation of the Simon Commission was the continuation of British rule in India
[8] The recommendations of the Simon Commission were implemented in part, with some modifications.
[9] The Simon Commission's recommendations strengthened the Indian independence movement by furthering the cause of Indian self-government and increasing the public's desire for freedom.
[10] The Simon Commission was a major turning point in the history of India's struggle for freedom, as it led to increased public awareness and political mobilization against British rule.