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Moderates & Extremists — UPSC Prelims Modern History previous year questions — page 4

144 solved previous year questions on Moderates & Extremists, papers from 1994 to 2021, drawn from State PCS, UPPCS, UPSC CDS. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #121Practice set
   With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
   • AThe Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC
   • BThe Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians
   • CThe Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces
   • DCripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over
   Answer: (A) The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct a is correct. The Quit India resolution in in August, 1942, by AICC (All committee) at Gowalia b is incorrect. More Indians were added executive council by Government of India First time, an Indian was added in this council of India act c is incorrect. Congress resigned from 7 provinces in 1939 as they decided not to support as India could not be party to a war for democratic that freedom was being denied to d is incorrect. Cripps proposed a dominion India, but this was not related to 8 August 1942

2. #122Practice set
   Which the following conditions were laid by the Congress to support the British efforts in Second World War? 1. Constituent assembly to be convened after the war to determine India's political structure. 2. As urgent measure, all the members of Viceroy's executive council would be Indians. 3. Some form of responsible government to be established at the Centre immediately.Select the correct answer using the code given below
   • A1 and 2 only
   • B2 and 3 only
   • C1 and 3 only
   • D1, 2 and 3
   Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct the Congress did not like the unilateral action of of drawing India into the Second World War the Indians, it decided to support the war 1 and 3 are correct. The congress offered in the war effort under two basic conditions: After the war, a constituent assembly should be convened to determine political structure of a free India. Immediately, some form of a genuinely responsible government should be established at the 2 is incorrect. There was no demand to members of Viceroy's executive In fact, one of the promises made by the Cripps/mission

3. #123Practice set
   Consider the following statements regarding 'Unionist Party': 1. It was a Punjab based political party formed by Sir Chotu Ram and Fazli Husain in 1923. 2. It formed a coalition with Indian National Congress in Government of Punjab during 1936. 3. The primary interest of the party was to fight for the cause of landless laborers and opposed zamindari's interest. 4. It presented a memorandum to Britishers demanding a separate Sikh state.How many of the above given statements are correct?
   • AOnly one /
   • BOnly two
   • COnly three
   • DAll four
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct 1 is correct. The Unionist Party (Punjab) was party of the Punjab, British India. It was Sir Fazli Husain, Sir,fh/htu Ram and Sir Sikandar 2 is correct. Under the of Sir Khan, the party won the general of formed a coalition government along the Congress and Sikh Akali Dal from 1937 in October 1937, the Musl.im members in the also allowed to merge with the All-India Muslim an agreement reached Sir Sikandar and Ali Jinnah at Lucknow. Thi{ famoys called the Jinnah-Sikandar Pact. 3 is incorrect. The Unionist Party Punjabi zamindar (rural/agrarian) interests. The secular in nature and believed in a strong and entity; bringing together Muslims, Hindus, other communities of this province. The Unionist represented the interests of the landed gentry of 4 is incorrect. The Unionists political scene in Punjab from World War I to of India and Pakistan in 1947. The served as P

4. #124Practice set
   The Desai-Liaqat Pact came up with the draft proposal for the formation of an interim government at the centre. Which of the following was/were the agreed formulations under the pact? 1. One third number of seats was to be reserved for the Muslim communities in the Central legislature. 2. An equal number of persons to be nominated by the Congress and the League in the Central legislature. 3. The demand for the separate nation of Pakistan was to be dropped from Muslim League's agenda.Select the correct answer using the code given below
   • A1 and 2 only
   • B2 only
   • C2 and 3 only
   • D1 and 3 only
   Answer: (B) 2 only
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Desai, leader of the Congress Party in the Assembly, and Liaqat Ali Khan, deputy leader Muslim League in that Assembly, both came up proposal for the formation of an interim the draft proposal for the formation of an' at the centre, consisted 1 is incorrect. reserved seats for one-third number of seats was to be reserved for 2 is correct. An equal number of by the Congress and the League in 3 is incorrect. There was no such proposal the demand of choose their own groupings agenda of Muslim no settlement could be reached between and the League on these lines, but the fact sort of parity between the Congress and the League upon had far-reaching

5. #125Practice set
   With reference to congress election campaign of 1945-46, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This election witnessed strong anti- British unity as compared to communal voting. 2. The congress backed Unionists parties in this campaign. 3. Congress agreed for a separate Muslim majority province if Muslim League wins majority of seats.Select the correct answer using the code given below
   • A1 and 2 only
   • B2 only
   • C2 and 3 only
   • D1, 2 and 3
   Answer: (B) 2 only
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct elections were held in British India in to elect members of the legislative councils of provinces. The Congress won 90 percent of non-Muslim seats while the Muslim League won of Muslim seats in the 1 is incorrect. This election witnessed as compared to strong anti-British unity due electorates and limited 2 is correct. The Punjab Unionist Party a pact with the Congress backed it. After election, -Congress -Akali coalition 3 is incorrect. A separate Muslim was not offered in the Congress The League's success in the seats reserved had a significant role in partition of India of "Pakistan". The election results of 1946 gave League the authoritative position to represent that Jinnah had long wanted

6. #126Practice set
   Consider the following statements: Assertion (A) - The Indian national congress accepted the partition despite its long due efforts to preserve a united India. Reason (B) - Congress thought that only an immediate transfer of power could forestall the spread of direct action and communal violence. Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
   • ABoth A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A
   • BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   • CA is true but R is false
   • DA is false R is true
   Answer: (A) Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct communal riots and the unworkability of the coalition compelled many in early 1947 to think in terms of accepting the so far unthinkable idea of partition. India's first Prime minister in one of his statements had said that once the British left, Hindu-Muslim be patched up and a free, united would be built accepted partition because: The Congress was only accepting the inevitable. due. to the long-term failure to draw the Muslim masses into the national movement The partition reflects the failure dichotomy of the Congress-led movement. The Congress had a twofold structuring diverse classes, communities, groups and regions into a nation, and Securing independence for this nation; the Congress succeeded in building up sufficient national consciousness to exert pressure on the India, it failed to complete the task of welding the nation, especially in integrating the

7. #127Practice set
   In 1929 Lahore session, Congress demanded complete independence, but accepted dominion status after Mountbatten Plan. Which of the following is /are the reascns for accepting dominion status? 1. To ensure a peaceful and quick transfer of power. 2. To check the tensed and violent situation of the country untllll 3. To keep fod.ia in common wealth. 4. Congress required help of Britishers to ensure continuity in bureaucracy and army in the country.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
   • A1 and 3 only
   • B1, 2 and 3 only
   • C1, 2 and 4 only
   • D3 and 4 only
   Answer: (C) 1, 2 and 4 only
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct freedom with partition formula was coming to accepted well before Mountbatten arrived in major innovation was the immediate transfer of the basis of grant of dominion status (with a right thus obviating the need to wait for an the constituent assembly on a new political Congress was willing to accept dominion status being against the Lahore Congress (1929) spirit 1 is correct. It would ensure a peaceful transfer of 2 is correct. It was more important for to assume authority to check the 3 is incorrect. For Britain, the dominion a chance to keep India in the Commonwealth, temporarily, considering the economic strength, and greater value of trade and investment in 4 is correct. It would allow for some much needed continuity in the bureaucracy and the army

8. #128Practice set
   In context of Indian history, why Britain fixed a date for withdrawai from India: 1. Britain wanted to. secure Congress agreement to dominion status. 2. British the responsibility for the situation.Which of the is/ are correct? I
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2
   Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct Attlee, the British prime minister, sensing all around, made an announcement on 7. The British House of Commons declared the of leaving the Indian for an Early Date (August 15, 1 is correct. Britain wanted to secure to the dominion 2 is correct. At the same time, the British the responsibility for the communal situation. was put into effect without the slightest delay

9. #129Practice set
   With reference to the elections of 1945-46, of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Congress won majority non-Muslim constituencies including Sind, Punjab and Bengal. 2': The Muslim league failed to establish its rule in Muslim majority provinces for which it was demanding Pakistan. 3. The elections were held on the basis of separate electorates 4. It limited the by allowing only population to vote in provinces:Select the correct answer using the code given below
   • A1 and 2 only
   • B1, 3 and 4 only
   • C2, 3 and 4 only
   • D1, 2, 3 and 4
   Answer: (C) 2, 3 and 4 only
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct answer. The General elections were held in British India in December 1945 to elect members of the Central Legislative Assembly and the Council of State. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Congress won overwhelmingly in the general non-Muslim constituencies, securing 91.3 per cent votes, winning 57 out of 102 seats in the Central Legislative Assembly and obtaining majorities in all the provinces except Sind, Punjab and Bengal. Statement 2 is correct. The Muslim League attained remarkable successes by polling 86.6 per cent of the Muslim votes, winning all the 30 Muslim seats in the Legislative Assembly. But despite these achievements the league could not establish its Swaraj on those provinces which it was demanding for Pakistan. NWFP and Assam to Congress and failed to dislodge from 3 is correct. The election was held on basis electorates devised to keep Muslims away fr

10. #130Practice set
    The Government's Resolution of May 1918 is related to which among the following?
    • AJallianwala Bagh massacre
    • BRowlatt Act
    • CRevolutionary Activities in Punjab
    • DLocal Self Government
    Answer: (C) Revolutionary Activities in Punjab
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct the withdrawal of the Civil there was a two-stage debate on the of the nationalists. The first stage was on what national movement should take in the immediate the phase of non-mass struggle (1934-35). The (1937), considered the question of office acceptance context of provincial elections held under the of the Government of India Act, May 1934, the All-India Congress Committee at Patna to set up a Parliamentary Board to under the aegis of the Congress itself. in fundamental disagreement with the idea of in

11. #131Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding Izaredari System of land revenue during British India: I. It was introduced in 1773 by Warren Hastings in Bengal presidency. 2. In this system, the right to collect revenue was auctioned to the highest bidder. 3. There was a fixed revenue generation for the Company in the Izaredari system.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Congress split at Surat between extremists and December 1907 Statement 1 is incorrect: Moderates totally boycott of councils and associations like services etc. Extremists in fact were in favour of 2 is incorrect: The Moderates wanted the Surat. They wanted to exclude Tilak from the presidency from the host province could not be session wanted Rashbehari Ghosh as the president of session. On the other hand, Extr'emi.sts wanted session to be held in Nagpur (Central Provinces) or Lajpat Rai as the 3 is correct: The Extremists wanted to Boycott and Swadeshi Movement to regions Solution: Option c is the correct Aurobindo was born in Calcutta on 15 August 1872; an Indian yogi, maharishi, poet, and He belonged to extremists' ideology of worked in the Princely State of Baroda as in Baroda College. During this time, he revolutionary society. He became one of the leaders o

12. #132Practice set
    Consider the following statements about the Indian Councils Act, 1892: 1. The act, for the first time, introduced direct elections. 83. 2. Congress supported the act for the constitutional reforms initiated by it. 3. The act provided that budget can only be discussed and not voted upon.How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is incorrect. The Indian Councils Act, the size of Imperial Legislative Council have ten to sixteen non-officials. Some of members could be indirectly elected. element of elections (and not direct elections) for the first 2 is incorrect. These reforms were (and not supported them) at the 3 is correct. The act provided that the be discussed but this freedom remains only discussion as it could not be voted upon, nor could be made to the

13. #133Practice set
    With reference to 'Government of India Act, 1919', consider the following statements: 1. Under the act, the majority of members of Council of State (Upper House) were to be elected directly. 2. It separated the provincial and central budgets for the first time. 3. The principle of communal representation was suspended due to strong agitation from Home Rule League and Congress.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct I is correct. Under Government of India the Indian Legislative Council at the Centre by a bicameral system consisting of a Council (Upper House) and a Legislative Assembly Each house was to have a majority of members directly elected. So, direct election was the franchise was inuch restricted being based of property, tax or 2 is correct. The Act separated for the the provincial and central budgets, with being authorised to make their 3 is incorrect. The govt. of India act 1919 did the communical representation. Important Tips Govt. of India Act 1919: The principle of communal representation was extended with separate electorates for Sikhs, Christians and Anglo- Indians, besides Muslims

14. #134Practice set
    With reference to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, consider the following statements: 1. He published newspaper 'Maratha' to build up anti-imperialist sentiments among public. 2. He was arrested on charges of sedition for his criticism of the British in 'Kesari' newspaper. 3. He became the first Indian journalist to be imprisoned.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Gangadhar Tilak is frequently associated with fight for the freedom of 1 is correct. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, in 1881 weeklies, 'Maratha' in English and 'Kesari' in making people conscious of their rights and anti-imperialist sentiments among the public. well-known works included "Orion: Studies in of Vedas"; "The Arctic Home of Vedas"; 2 is correct. Bal Gangadhar Tilak known for of the British through his newspaper 'Kesari' on charges of Sedition under Section the IPC in 3 is incorrect. In 1883, Surendranath the first Indian journalist to be imprisoned. In editorial in The Bengalee, Banerjee had criticised of Calcutta High Court for being insensitive to sentiments of Bengalis in one of his judgements Important Tips Section included in the IPC in 1870 was used to try many freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi for aµy actions against British. The arrest of Bal Gan

15. #135Practice set
    Consider the following statements: 1. Lokmanya Tilak was the first editor of journal 'Kesari' started by Gopal Ganesh Agarkar. 2. Deccan Education Society was established by Tilak to prepare the ground for political activism in the country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (B) 2 only
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct 1 is incorrect: Kesari is.a Marathi was founded on 4 January 1881 by Gaii.gadhar Tilak, a leader of the Indian.dependence Gan.esh Agarkar the first editor of is correct: In 1880. Vishnushastri Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh the New English School, one of the first native run schools offering Western education in Pune. In created the Deccan Education Society with Mahadev Govind Ranade.and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar. Important Tips Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856 -1920) was the first leader the Indian independence movement. The British colonial authorities called him "The father of the Indian unrest." He was also conferred with the title of "Lokmany which means "accepted by the people [as their leade Mahatma Gandhi called him "The Maker of Modern India"

16. #136Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding Wardha Scheme of Basic Education: 1. The detailed national scheme for basic education was formulated by Zakir Hussain committee. 2. It advocated a free and compulsory nationwide education system through mother tongue for the first seven years of schooling. 3. The scheme could not be put into practice due to the start of the First World War.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is correct: The Congress had organised Conference on Education in October 1937 In the light of the resolutions passed there, committee formulated a detailed national basic 2 is correct: The scheme had the inclusion of a basic handicraft in the syllabus; years of schooling to be an integral part of a compulsory nationwide education system 3 is incorrect: There was not much the Wardha Scheme of Basic Education, because of of the Second World War and the resignation of ministries (October 1939)

17. #137Practice set
    Who among the following was the first Indian Journalist to be imprisoned by Britishers?
    • ASisir Kumar Ghosh
    • BLokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    • CSurendranath Banerjea
    • DG.P. Verma
    Answer: (C) Surendranath Banerjea
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Banerjee (1848 -1925) was one of Indian political leaders during the British a nationalist organization called the Association, through which he led two Indian National Conference in 1883 and 1885, Ananda Mohan Bose. Banerjee later became a of the Indian National Congress. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, unlike many liberal leaders he left Congress and 11 organization named National in 1919. He was one of the founding the Indian National Congress. He is given the epithet roughly "teacher of the 1883, Surendranath Banerjea became the first to be imprisoned. In an angry editorial in Banerjea had criticised a judge of Calcutta for being insensitive to the religious sentiments in one of his judgements

18. #138Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding Dadabhai Naoroji: 1. He was elected as a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom. 2. He organized the East India Association in London. 3. He presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is correct. In the 1892 Parliamentary Britain, Dadabhai Naoroji was elected from the seat as a candidate of the Liberal Party. the first Asian to be a British Member of 2 is correct. The East India Association by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866 in London the Indian question and influence public men to promote Indian 3 is incorrect. Dadabhai Naoroji presided Indian National Congress thrice - in 1886, 1893 W. C. Bonnerjee presided over the first session of National Congress in 1885

19. #139Practice set
    With reference to the contribution of 'Chidambaram Pillai' in National Freedom Struggle, consider the following statements: 1. He helped in spreading of Swadeshi movement in the Madras region of southern India. 2. He headed the 'Mylapore' group in the Madras Presidency in 1918. 3. He founded a navigation company to challenge the trade monopoly of the British India Steam Navigation Company.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option bis the coqect Chidambaram Pillai (also known as V.O.C. an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played role in India's struggle for independence from colonial nile. born on 5 in pre.sent-day Statement 1 is spreading the Swadeshi movement in the Madras southern India. He was actively involved in use of Indian-made goods and boycotting British part of the Swadeshi movement. He organised the the Tuticorin Coral Mill to protest against the, the 2 is incorrect: Chidambaram Pillai did: Mylapore group the Madras. in 1 Iyer headed the 'Mylapore' in Presidency is correct: Chidambaram Pillai founded Steam Navigation Company in 1906, which challenge the monopoly of British trade in India Important Tips The Mylapore group was a political group formed by a group of Indian nationalists in the Madras Pr.esidencxc. (now Tamil Nadu) of British India. The Mylapore _group, was known for its mod

20. #140Full-length test
    With reference to the workers movement in the Pre-Independent India, consider the following statements: 1. The Swadeshi movement mobilised workers by organising strikes around their grievances - - rumlllt 2. The All-India Trade Union Congress was established in 1920 with C.R. Das as its first President. 3. The Trade Disputes Act,1929 for the first time recognised trade unions as legal associations. 4. The Meerut Conspiracy Case weakened the trade union movement in India.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Indian working-class suffering from the problems long working hours, unhygienic working of basic Amenities gave fillip to working in India in the beginning of the 20th I is correct: Workers participation in movement was high due the movement's mobilise workers by organising strikes around For instance, Subramania Siva and led strikes in Tuticorin and Tirunelveli in a foreign owned cotton mill. In Punjab, Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit the strike led by railway 2 is incorrect: The All-India Trade (AITUC) was established in 1920 with Lala as its first president and Dewan Chaman Lal as its secretary. The prominent Congress and C.R. Das presided over the third and the of the 3 is incorrect: Alarmed at the increasing the trade union movement under communist government passed the Trade Disputes Act (TDA), TDA,1929 made strike an illegal activity. It was Union Act, 1926 for th

21. #141Full-length test
    Consider the following statements regarding the Underground Movement carried during the Quit India Movement: 1. The Socialist groups called 'Azad Dastas' were formed in Nepal to fight the tyranny of British Government. 2. All India Radio (AIR) was started by Congress for secret communication with the public H 3. The underground movement leaders included Biju Patnaik, Chhotu Bhai Puranik and R.P. Goenka.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is correct: The underground movement strong in Bihar and proved to be a major law and for the British during 1942-44. The called 'Azad Dastas' carried out activities in of Congress. Jayprakash Narayan organized an ''Azad Dasta" (Freedom Brigade) in Nepal the machinery of the British Government and the tyranny of British 2 is incorrect: After examining its past Congress realized during the Quit India the communication with the public was central to Thus, the idea of an underground radio station and Usha Mehta became its voice. This radio, which began operations in August 1942, up to counter the British-controlled All India often tagged as 'anti-India Radio' Statement 3 is correct: The main personalities taking up activity were Rammanohar Lohia, Aruna Asaf Ali, Usha Mehta, Biju Patnaik, Puranik, Achyut Patwardhan, Sucheta Kripalani Goenka 11 Fo { }

22. #142Full-length test
    With reference to women presidents of the Indian National Congress (INC), which of the following statement is incorrect?
    • AAnnie Besant was the first women to preside over any session of Indian National Congress
    • BNellie Sengupta presided over 1933 INC session held at Calcutta
    • CRajkumari Amrit Kaur presided over the first congress session post-independence
    • DSarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman to preside over the INC at the Kanpur Session
    Answer: (C) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur presided over the first congress session post-independence
    Explanation

    Option c is Indian movement saw massive participation Some of them went on _to become the presidents INC. Details are as a and b are correct - Annie Besant.was women to preside over any session of Indian She presided over the Calcutta session lfowever, she was not the. only non-Indian Sengupta was the second non-Indian women over the, congress session. Nellie Sengupta was who fought for Indian Independence. elected president of the Indian National Congress at annual session at Calcutta in c is incorrect - The 55th first post independent was presided by at Jaipur. Holding the first Congress independence at Jaipur was of immense symbolic represented the. integration of erstwhile princely Jaipur into the Indian Union. The Jaipur Session saw of all the political outfits in various principalities erstwhile principality following the Congress' the Congress d is correct - Sarojini Naidu, the In

23. #143Full-length test
    With reference to the Desai-Liaqat Plan, consider the following statements: 1. It came in the aftermath of the Cripps Mission 2. It was a formula for partitioning India to finalise the transfer of power 3. No settlement could be reached between the Congress and the League on the plan.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct a is correct: Thfperiod between the prorogation and its reassembly in a new session is termed b is incorrect: A session is the period of the meeting of a Parliament and its prorogation in the case of the Lok Sabha). During a House meets every day to transact c is incorrect: The period between the either House and the resumption of its sitting is an 'adjournment'. A session of Parliament many An. adjournment suspends the work sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days d is incorrect: Adjournment sine die a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die { with the presiding officer of the House. He can also sitting of the House before the. date or time to. which been adjourned or at any time after the House has sine die

24. #144Full-length test
    With reference to British India, which among the following women participated in Third Round Table Conference? 1. Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz 2. Sarojini Naidu 3. Annie Besant 4. Vijay Laxmi Pandit - { } iSelect the correct answer using given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1 and 4 only
    • D2 and 4 only
    Answer: (A) 1 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Third Round Table Conference, held 17, 1932 and December 24, 1932, was by the Indian National Congress and Gandhi. ignored by most other Indian leaders. Only attended since most of the main political India were not The Labour Party from Britain Indian National Congress refused to 1 is correct. British-Indian Representatives: B. R. Ambedkar (Depressed Classes Ramakrishna Ranga Rao of Bobbili, Sir (Europeans), Nanak Chand Pandit, A. H. Gidney (Anglo-Indians), Hafiz Hidayat Iqbal, M. R. Jayakar, Cowasji Jehangir, N. M. Narasimha Chintaman Kelkar, Arcot Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz 2, 3 and 4 are incorrect

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