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Modern Indian history (Simon Commission): In 1927, a Statutory Commission was appointed by the British Government for constitutional reforms. Identify the person who headed this Commission (popularly called the Simon Commission). Choose the correct head of the Commission.

Difficulty: Easy

Sir John Simon
Lord Chelmsford
Lord Minto
E. S. Montagu

Correct Answer: Sir John Simon

Explanation:

Given data

Date and context: 1927 Statutory Commission for further reforms.

Concept/Approach
The Indian Statutory Commission (1927) is known as the Simon Commission after its chairman Sir John Simon. It was boycotted in India for having no Indian members.

Final Answer
Sir John Simon

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