UPSC Prelims 2019 · Question 74 of 99
UPSC Prelims 2019 question on Gandhi and Colonial Reforms
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2019
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectModern History
- TopicIndian National Movement
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeStatement
With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:
1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
2. In Lord Chelmsford's War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Verdict
Correct statements: 1 and 3 → Option (b).
Statement by statement
Statement 1 – CORRECT: Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the system of 'indentured labour' in South Africa. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 – INCORRECT: Mahatma Gandhi supported the First World War. Congress was declared illegal by British government after the launch of second phase of Civil Disobedience Movement. It was not a factor that favoured in launching of second phase of Civil Disobedience Movement. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
Statement 3 – CORRECT: Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.