Q. Who among the following was/were wants to end the boycott of legislative councils and enter politics?
1.C R Das
2.Motilal Nehru
3.Ajmal Khan
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: After Gandhi’s arrest (March 1922), there was disintegration, disorganization and demoralization among nationalist ranks.

  • A debate started among Congressmen on what to do during the transition period, i.e., the passive phase of the movement.
  • One section led by C.R. Das, Motilal Nehru and Ajmal Khan wanted an end to the boycott of legislative councils so that the nationalists could enter them to expose the basic weaknesses of these assemblies and use these councils as an arena of political struggle to arouse popular enthusiasm.

Source: Spectrum

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