With reference to the British-appointed committees in the 1920s, consider the following statements: 1. The Simon Commission was set up ahead of schedule by a Conservative government fearing a possible Labour Party victory in Britain. 2. The Muddiman Committee unanimously recommended the abolition of dyarchy and the establishment of a democratic constitution. 3. The Linlithgow Commission recommended crossbreeding Indian cattle with foreign bulls to improve quality. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927, two years ahead of schedule (the reforms were due in 1929), because the Conservative government feared defeat and did not want to leave decisions on India to a potential Labour government.
The Muddiman Committee report was not unanimous. The majority suggested minor changes, but the minority report, submitted by non-official Indians, strongly criticized dyarchy and sought immediate reforms. Thus, it was not a unanimous recommendation.
The Linlithgow Commission (Royal Commission on Agriculture, 1926) did recommend that the quality of Indian cattle should be improved by importing foreign bulls for crossbreeding with Indian cows.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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