Question

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 recruits as compared to Indian recruits

Answer 1

Answer:

A. It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible Government in the provinces.

• The Government of India Act 1919 had introduced the system of diarchy to govern the provinces of British India.

• This Act had a provision that a Commission would be appointed after 10 years to investigate the progress of the Governance scheme and suggest new steps for reform.