Why was the Simon Commission sent to INDIA IN 1928?

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To look into the functioning of India's Constitutional system and suggest reforms

To try Indian revolutionary leaders

To frame the new Constitution for India

To persuade Gandhiji to attend the Round Table Conference

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A Simon commission was sent to India to look into the functioning of the Indian constitutional system and suggest reforms. It was appointed in November 1927. All the members of the Simon Commission were Europeans(white). The purpose of the formation of the Simon Commission was to make reforms and keep a check on the functionality of Indians. Simon commission arrived in India in 1928 however, it was boycotted by all Indians with the slogan of “Simon go back”. The reason behind the Simon commission formation was the provision of its formation as mentioned in the Government of India Act 1919.

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