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Prelims 2019 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 74

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:<br/>1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.<br/>2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.<br/>3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1 and 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 3 only

1. Correct. Gandhi campaigned strongly against the indentured labour system, and his efforts were an important factor in its abolition in 1917.
2. Incorrect. At Lord Chelmsford's War Conference in 1918, Gandhi did support the resolution on recruiting Indians for the First World War.
3. Correct. After the Salt Satyagraha/Civil Disobedience Movement intensified, the colonial government banned the INC and declared it illegal in 1930.

Hence, statements 1 and 3 only are correct.

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