The Simon Commission visited India in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Simon Commission visited India in which year?
A. 1927
B. 1928
C. 1929
D. 1930
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Appointed in 1927, the Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928 to face widespread boycotts.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Modern History of India Questions

Question #1 Report Error
The 'Vande Mataram' song was written by:
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Subramania Bharati
C. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
D. Sarojini Naidu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It was composed in his novel Anandamath.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #2 Report Error
Which Mughal emperor gave the 'Farman' of 1717 to the British East India Company granting them trading privileges?
A. Farrukhsiyar
B. Muhammad Shah
C. Bahadur Shah I
D. Aurangzeb

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In 1717, the Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar issued a royal farman (decree) that granted the British East India Company significant trade concessions in Bengal, including duty-free trade in return for an annual payment.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #3 Report Error
Which act is also known as the 'Macaulay's Minute' regarding education?
A. English Education Act of 1835
B. Charter Act of 1813
C. Hunter Commission of 1882
D. Wood's Despatch of 1854

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Thomas Babington Macaulay presented his famous Minute on Education in 1835, advocating for the promotion of English education in India. This led to the English Education Act of 1835, which decided to use funds for Western education.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India