Q. To carry forward the mandate given by the Lahore Congress, Gandhi presented eleven demands to the government and gave an ultimatum of January 31, 1930 to accept or reject these demands. Which of the following demand is NOT part of eleven demands?

[A] Reduce expenditure on Army and civil services by 50%.

[B] Introduce total prohibition.

[C] Release political prisoners.

[D] Reject Postal Reservation Bill.

Answer: D
Notes:

To carry forward the mandate given by the Lahore Congress, Gandhi presented eleven demands to the government and gave an ultimatum of January 31, 1930 to accept or reject these demands. The demands were as follows. 

  • Reduce expenditure on Army and civil services by 50 per cent. 
  • Introduce total prohibition. 
  • Carry out reforms in Criminal Investigation Department (CID). 
  • Change Arms Act allowing popular control of issue of firearms licences. 
  • Release political prisoners. 
  • Accept Postal Reservation Bill. 

Source: Spectrum Modern India. 

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