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Why was the Simon Commission sent to India?

In November 1927, a 7 British member Commission under the chairmanship of Sir John Allsebrook Simon was formed. It was formed to examine the effects and operation of the constitutional reform as well suggest reforms for India. However, it was not met positively by the Indians. They faced strong opposition and faced protests in every city as no Indian was included in the Commission.


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(1) Two features A and B are marked on the given political map of India. Identify the features with the help of the following information and write their names on the lines marked on the map.

A. Coffee-producing state


B. Iron ore mine


(2) On the same outline map of India locate and label the following.


C. Ramagundam Thermal Power Plant


D. Raja Sansi International Airport


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What kind of political and constitutional change was brought about by the French Revolution?

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How French Indo-China was formed?

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Define Communalism.

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Which party is recognized as a 'State party' by the Election Commission of India?