Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2013
The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
- A Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
- B Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
- C there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission ✓
- D the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
With reference to Simon Commission's recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct?
- A It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces ✓
- B It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home Department
- C It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre
- D It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
Simon Commission of 1927 was boycotted because:
- A There was no Indian member in the Commission ✓
- B It supported the Muslim League
- C Congress felt that the people of India are entitled to Swaraj
- D There were differences among the members
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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