With reference to Simon Commission’s recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct?

(A) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible Government in the provinces.
(B) It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home Department
(C) It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the centre
(D) It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits as compared to Indian recruits

Correct Answer : It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible Government in the provinces.
Question Asked : IAS (Pre) 2010
The Government of India Act 1919 had introduced the system of diarchy to govern the provinces of British India. This Act had a provision that a Commission would be appointed after 10 years to investigate the progress of the Governance scheme and suggest new steps for reform. The other statement in context to Simon Commission are incorrect.
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