Simon Commission of 1927 was boycotted because:
✓ Correct answer: a) there was no Indian member in the Commission
ExplanationThe Simon Commission was set up in 1927 by the British government to review the working of the Government of India Act, 1919, and suggest constitutional reforms.However, it was boycotted by Indians across the political spectrum because all its members were British, and there was no Indian representation.This exclusion was seen as an insult to Indian self-respect and aspirations for greater autonomy.The boycott led to widespread protests, including the famous slogan “Simon Go Back.” 97
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