When did the Simon Commission arrive in India?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 1928.

Key Points

The British government appointed the Simon Commission to review the Government of India Act 1919 in the year 1927.
The Simon commission arrived in India in 1928.
It was formed to study constitutional reforms and make recommendations to the government in India.
Simon commission was an all-white commission without any Indian members.
The commission consisted of seven Englishman and sir John Simon was its chairman.
It was formed on 26th November 1927.
Simon commission arrived in India on 3rd February 1928.
The Madras session of the congress passed a resolution to boycott the Simon Commission.
Simon commission submitted its reports on 27th May 1930.