Did the final Simon Commission report recommend the continuation of separate electorates?
- No it rejected
- Yes it did
- Only for Muslims
- Only for Depressed
Explanation: Despite recognizing their divisive nature, the Simon Commission recommended retaining separate electorates for minorities.
Which Congress session formally issued this one-year ultimatum?
- Lahore Session 1929
- Calcutta Session 1928
- Madras Session 1927
- Karachi Session 1931
Explanation: The 1928 Calcutta session, presided over by Motilal Nehru, passed the resolution issuing the ultimatum to the British.
What deadline did the Congress formally issue to the British to accept the Nehru Report?
- March 1931
- August 1947
- December 1929
- January 1930
Explanation: Under pressure from younger leaders, the Congress gave a one-year ultimatum (until December 1929) for the government to grant Dominion Status.
What was the primary reason for the Indian boycott of the Simon Commission?
- Too expensive
- Late arrival
- Unfair voting rights
- No Indian member
Explanation: Indians across the political spectrum were deeply insulted by the 'all-white' commission, seeing it as a violation of their right to self-determination.
What was the official statutory name of the Simon Commission?
- Royal Boundary Commission
- Imperial Reforms Commission
- Indian Statutory Commission
- British India Committee
Explanation: It was officially known as the Indian Statutory Commission, tasked with reviewing the constitutional progress of India.
At which Congress session was the decision made to boycott the Simon Commission?
- Lahore Session 1929
- Calcutta Session 1928
- Madras Session 1927
- Bombay Session 1927
Explanation: The INC passed a resolution to completely boycott the Simon Commission at its 1927 Madras session.
Jinnah's Fourteen Points demanded what specific fraction of Muslim representation at the Centre?
- One Fourth
- One Third
- One Half
- Proportional
Explanation: Jinnah firmly demanded that Muslims should have no less than one-third of the representation in the Central Legislature.
Who officially represented the Sikh community on the Nehru Committee?
- Baldev Singh
- Mangal Singh
- Master Tara Singh
- Ujjal Singh
Explanation: Sardar Mangal Singh was chosen to represent the Sikh community in the drafting of the Nehru Report.
Who was the President of the Indian National Congress at the 1927 Madras Session?
- M A Ansari
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Motilal Nehru
Explanation: Dr. M.A. Ansari presided over the Madras session where the historic boycott resolution was passed.
What was the primary constitutional status demanded by the Nehru Report?
- Dyarchy System
- Provincial Autonomy
- Complete Independence
- Dominion Status
Explanation: The report demanded Dominion Status on the model of self-governing dominions like Canada and Australia.
Who vehemently rejected the Nehru Report and countered it with the 'Fourteen Points'?
- Aga Khan
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Maulana Azad
Explanation: Jinnah rejected the Nehru Report as it compromised on Muslim demands and formulated his famous Fourteen Points in 1929.
According to the Nehru Report, members of the upper house (Senate) would be elected by?
- Provincial Councils
- Direct Voting
- Viceroy Nomination
- Hereditary Peers
Explanation: The Senate was to be elected indirectly by members of the Provincial Legislative Councils using a single transferable vote.
What type of Central Legislature did the Nehru Report propose?
- Bicameral
- Tricameral
- Unicameral
- Dictatorial
Explanation: It proposed a bicameral central parliament consisting of a Senate and a House of Representatives.
Who prominently led the rival faction of the Muslim League that supported the Simon Commission?
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Aga Khan
- Muhammad Shafi
Explanation: Sir Muhammad Shafi led a faction of the Muslim League in Punjab that chose to cooperate with the Simon Commission.
Who represented the Hindu Mahasabha on the Nehru Committee?
- V D Savarkar
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- M S Aney
- B S Moonje
Explanation: M.S. Aney and M.R. Jayakar were closely associated with representing the Hindu Mahasabha's perspective on the committee.
Which specific faction of the fractured Muslim League boycotted the Simon Commission?
- Shafi Faction
- Ali Brothers Faction
- Aga Khan Faction
- Jinnah Faction
Explanation: The Muslim League split over the issue; the faction led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah decided to boycott the commission.
Which leader was severely beaten alongside Jawaharlal Nehru during protests in Lucknow?
- Dr Rajendra Prasad
- Govind Ballabh Pant
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation: Govind Ballabh Pant sustained lifelong physical injuries while trying to shield Jawaharlal Nehru from police lathis in Lucknow.
Who chaired the All Parties Conference committee that drafted the Nehru Report?
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Tej Bahadur Sapru
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Motilal Nehru
Explanation: Motilal Nehru was appointed chairman of the committee tasked with drafting the constitutional framework for India.
How many members constituted the Simon Commission?
Explanation: The commission consisted of seven British Members of Parliament, including its chairman, Sir John Simon.
Under the Nehru Report's proposals, the lower house was specifically named the?
- House of Commons
- House of Representatives
- Lok Sabha
- Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The proposed lower house, to be elected by universal adult franchise, was named the House of Representatives.
What was the Nehru Report's stance on the contentious issue of separate electorates?
- It accepted them
- It rejected them
- Only for Sikhs
- Only for Muslims
Explanation: The Nehru Report explicitly rejected separate communal electorates, declaring them detrimental to national unity.
Jinnah demanded constitutional reforms to be immediately introduced in Baluchistan and?
Explanation: He demanded that the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Baluchistan be brought on par with other provinces in reforms.
The Nehru Report specifically recommended the administrative separation of which province from Bombay?
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- Gujarat
- Sind
Explanation: The report agreed to the Muslim demand of separating Sind from the Bombay Presidency to create a new Muslim-majority province.
Which British police officer directly ordered the lathi charge on Lala Lajpat Rai?
- James A Scott
- General Dyer
- Michael O'Dwyer
- John Saunders
Explanation: Superintendent of Police James A. Scott ordered the lathi charge. John Saunders, an assistant, was later mistakenly killed in retaliation.
Which political party actually supported the Simon Commission in the Madras Presidency?
- Communist Party
- Hindu Mahasabha
- Justice Party
- Swaraj Party
Explanation: The Justice Party in Madras, along with the Unionist Party in Punjab, chose not to boycott the commission.
How many total trips to India did the Simon Commission make to gather evidence?
- One Time
- Two Times
- Three Times
- Four Times
Explanation: The commission visited India twice: first in February-March 1928, and a second extended tour from October 1928 to April 1929.
Who bravely led the massive anti-Simon demonstration in Lahore?
- Sardar Patel
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Bhagat Singh
- Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Lala Lajpat Rai led a massive black-flag protest against the commission in Lahore and was brutally beaten by the police.
The Nehru Report explicitly agreed to give full provincial status to?
- NWFP and Sind
- Punjab and Bengal
- Assam and Bihar
- Oudh and Agra
Explanation: The report accepted the Muslim demand to separate Sind from Bombay and elevate NWFP to the status of a full province.
The Nehru Report proposed the creation of which apex judicial body?
- Federal Court
- High Court
- Supreme Court
- Privy Council
Explanation: The Nehru Report recommended the establishment of a Supreme Court as the highest court of appeal in India.
As a substitute for separate electorates, what mechanism did the Nehru Report propose?
- Universal Adult Franchise
- Proportional Representation
- Joint Electorates
- Nominated Seats
Explanation: It proposed joint electorates with reserved seats for minorities only in areas where they were demographically outnumbered.
Who was the British Prime Minister when the Simon Commission was appointed?
- Ramsay MacDonald
- Stanley Baldwin
- Clement Attlee
- Winston Churchill
Explanation: Stanley Baldwin, the Conservative Prime Minister, appointed the commission fearing a Labour Party victory in upcoming elections.
In which year was the Simon Commission officially appointed by the British Government?
Explanation: The British Conservative government appointed the Simon Commission in November 1927, two years ahead of schedule.
How did the Nehru Report specifically address the political representation of Depressed Classes?
- Proportionate reservation
- Veto power
- No special provisions
- Separate electorates
Explanation: A major criticism of the Nehru Report was that it largely ignored the specific political demands of the Depressed Classes.
Which member of the Simon Commission was the proprietor of the Daily Telegraph?
- Donald Howard
- George Lane Fox
- Clement Attlee
- Lord Burnham
Explanation: Harry Levy-Lawson, 1st Viscount Burnham, was a British newspaper proprietor and a member of the commission.
Historically, the Nehru Report is significant because it was the first major Indian attempt to draft a?
- Constitution
- Foreign Policy
- Trade Agreement
- Penal Code
Explanation: The Nehru Report holds immense historical value as the first comprehensive attempt by Indians to draft a constitutional framework for themselves.
The Nehru Report was drafted in response to a challenge thrown by whom?
- Winston Churchill
- John Simon
- Lord Birkenhead
- Lord Irwin
Explanation: Lord Birkenhead, the Secretary of State for India, challenged Indians to produce a constitution acceptable to all political factions.
In his testimony to the Simon Commission, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar strongly demanded?
- Adult Franchise
- Complete Independence
- Dominion Status
- Separate Electorates
Explanation: Representing the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha, Ambedkar demanded universal adult franchise and reserved seats in joint electorates.
In which year was the comprehensive report of the Simon Commission finally published?
Explanation: After two visits to India, the Simon Commission finally published its two-volume report in May 1930.
Who was a prominent Muslim member of the committee that drafted the Nehru Report?
- Abul Kalam Azad
- Ali Imam
- Shaukat Ali
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Sir Ali Imam and Shuaib Qureshi represented the Muslim community's interests on the Nehru Committee.
What was the universal protest slogan used against the statutory commission?
- Simon Go Back
- Quit India Now
- Purna Swaraj Now
- Inquilab Zindabad
Explanation: The slogan 'Simon Go Back', coined by Yusuf Meherally, echoed across India wherever the commission traveled.
The Simon Commission formally recommended the administrative separation of which territory?
- Ceylon
- Bhutan
- Burma
- Nepal
Explanation: The Commission recommended separating Burma from the Indian Empire, which was eventually implemented in the 1935 Act.
Where did the Simon Commission first land upon arriving in India?
- Madras
- Calcutta
- New Delhi
- Bombay
Explanation: The Simon Commission first arrived at the Bombay port, where they were immediately greeted with black flags and strikes.
According to the Nehru Report, where should the 'residuary powers' be vested?
- Supreme Court
- The Provinces
- British Crown
- The Centre
Explanation: To ensure a strong unified nation, the Nehru Report recommended that all residuary powers be vested in the Central Government.
Which young prominent leader heavily criticized the Nehru Report's goal of Dominion Status?
- Sardar Patel
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Motilal Nehru
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru, along with Subhas Chandra Bose, rejected Dominion Status and demanded 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence).
Who represented the Non-Brahmin perspective on the Nehru Committee?
- G R Pradhan
- M C Rajah
- C N Annadurai
- E V Ramasamy
Explanation: G.R. Pradhan was included in the Nehru Committee specifically to represent the non-Brahmin communities.
Did the Simon Commission's final report recommend Universal Adult Franchise for Indians?
- Only for men
- Yes completely
- No it rejected
- Only for taxpayers
Explanation: The commission explicitly rejected universal adult franchise, recommending that voting rights be kept restricted.
Subhas Chandra Bose served on the Nehru Committee representing which political faction?
- Right Wing
- Left Wing
- Centrist
- Communist
Explanation: Bose, along with Jawaharlal Nehru, represented the radical, left-wing youth faction pushing for complete independence.
The Simon Commission was mandated by a statutory clause within which previous Act?
- Indian Councils 1909
- Government India 1919
- Charter Act 1853
- Government India 1935
Explanation: Section 84A of the Government of India Act 1919 mandated a royal commission after 10 years to review the constitutional progress.
Which prominent future British Prime Minister was a member of the Simon Commission?
- Clement Attlee
- Harold Macmillan
- Neville Chamberlain
- Winston Churchill
Explanation: Clement Attlee, the Labour Party leader who later oversaw Indian independence in 1947, was a member of the commission.
Who was the Viceroy of India during the appointment of the Simon Commission?
- Lord Irwin
- Lord Reading
- Lord Wavell
- Lord Linlithgow
Explanation: Lord Irwin was the Viceroy of India (1926-1931) who suggested that the commission should have no Indian members.
How many Fundamental Rights were explicitly proposed in the Nehru Report?
- Nineteen
- Twenty One
- Ten
- Fourteen
Explanation: The report boldly proposed 19 fundamental rights, including equal rights for women and the freedom to form unions.
In which city did Jinnah reject the Nehru Report and propose his Fourteen Points?
- Dacca Session
- Delhi Session
- Lahore Session
- Lucknow Session
Explanation: Jinnah presented his Fourteen Points as an alternative to the Nehru Report at the Muslim League meeting in Delhi in March 1929.
What major recommendation did the Simon Commission make regarding Dyarchy in the provinces?
- Expand it
- Retain it
- Modify it
- Abolish it
Explanation: The Simon Commission recognized the failure of Dyarchy and recommended its total abolition in favor of provincial autonomy.
On what exact date did the Simon Commission arrive in India?
- Aug 9 1925
- Feb 3 1928
- Nov 8 1927
- Jan 26 1930
Explanation: The seven-member commission officially landed in Bombay on February 3, 1928.
In which city did Jinnah formally present his 'Fourteen Points' to the Muslim League?
- Lahore
- Bombay
- Calcutta
- Delhi
Explanation: Jinnah presented his Fourteen Points during the Muslim League session held in Delhi in March 1929.
Secretary of State Lord Birkenhead belonged to which British political party?
- Conservative Party
- Liberal Party
- Whig Party
- Labour Party
Explanation: Lord Birkenhead was a prominent member of the Conservative Party, which was eager to settle the Indian question before a potential Labour victory.
What new political organization did Jawaharlal Nehru and Bose form in opposition to the report?
- Socialist Congress
- Swaraj Party
- India Independence League
- Forward Bloc
Explanation: To pressure the Congress to adopt complete independence, they formed the Independence for India League.
Conversely, Jinnah's Fourteen Points demanded that residuary powers be vested in?
- The Viceroy
- The Provinces
- Local Bodies
- The Centre
Explanation: Fearing Hindu dominance at the centre, Jinnah demanded a true federation where residuary powers rested with the Provinces.
The Nehru Report supported the creation of provinces primarily on a?
- Linguistic Basis
- Administrative Convenience
- Religious Basis
- Geographic Boundaries
Explanation: The report advocated for the redistribution of provinces on a linguistic basis to promote cultural unity and better administration.
What stance did the Nehru Report take regarding a state religion?
- Hindu Rashtra
- State Religion
- Complete Secular State
- Islamic State
Explanation: The report explicitly declared that there would be no state religion, ensuring freedom of conscience for all citizens.