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Q110. 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 the Salt Law by the Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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 the Salt Law by the Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2019 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1 and 3 only

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Statement 1 is correct: Mahatma Gandhi played a pioneering role in mobilizing opposition against the exploitative indentured labour system, which led to its total abolition in 1917.

Statement 2 is incorrect: At Lord Chelmsford’s Delhi War Conference in 1918, Gandhi actively supported the recruitment of Indians for the British war effort during World War I.

Statement 3 is correct: Following the violation of salt laws during the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930, the colonial administration declared the Congress Working Committee and affiliated bodies unlawful associations.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 (Q110)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 1 and 3 only

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