Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

The Simon Commission proposed provincial autonomy after abolishing dyarchy, but retained discretionary powers for governors. It rejected parliamentary responsibility at the Centre, left cabinet appointments to the governor-general, opposed universal franchise, retained communal electorates and deferred federation.

Which one of the following conclusions best follows?

  1. The proposals combined limited provincial devolution with continuing imperial control, restricted political participation and extensive constitutional safeguards.
  2. The proposals established equally responsible parliamentary governments at the Centre and in the provinces on the basis of adult suffrage.
  3. The proposals sought the immediate establishment of a federation in which British Indian provinces and princely states would participate on equal terms.
  4. The proposals replaced communal representation with joint electorates as part of a uniform democratic structure.
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