When did the Simon Commission arrive in India?

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The Simon Commission, a statutory commission appointed to review constitutional reforms, arrived in British India on February 3, 1928.
The commission landed in Bombay (now Mumbai) and was immediately met with hartals (strikes) and widespread protests.
The primary reason for the outrage and boycott was the exclusion of any Indian members from the commission, which was seen as an insult to the Indian people.
This event marked a significant escalation in the nationalist movement against British rule.

Option A: 1930 is famous for the Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) led by Mahatma Gandhi and the convening of the First Round Table Conference in London. These events occurred after the Simon Commission had submitted its report.
Option B: 1927 was the year the commission was constituted and its members were appointed by the British government under Stanley Baldwin. It had not yet traveled to India.
Option C: 1925 is not associated with the Simon Commission. A key event from this year was the Kakori Train Robbery, a significant action by Indian revolutionaries.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Key events and timeline of the Indian Independence Movement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question testing historical facts, not a clinical nursing concept.
Understanding major political events of the pre-independence era provides context for the historical development of public policy, including health and education, in India.
The widespread protests demonstrate the power of collective action and public sentiment, principles that are also relevant in public health campaigns and advocacy.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core subject of the question, which is the 'Simon Commission', and the specific detail required, which is its 'arrival in India'.
This is a factual recall question based on historical knowledge. The options are all years, requiring you to access a specific timeline.
Mentally review the key events of the Indian freedom struggle in the 1920s and 1930s.
A common point of confusion is the difference between the year of appointment and the year of arrival. Recall or deduce that a commission appointed in Britain would take time to travel and begin its work in India.
The commission was appointed in 1927. Therefore, its arrival would be in a subsequent year, making 1928 a strong possibility.
Eliminate other years based on knowledge of other events: 1930 is famous for the Dandi March, and 1925 is too early. This process of elimination confirms 1928 as the correct answer.

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