Q36) Consider the following statements with respect to Swaraj Party
i) It was an effort to fill the vacuum created by the withdrawal of Non-cooperation movement by Mahatma Gandhi
ii) The Swarajists favoured Council entry and rejected the programme of constructive work
iii) The immediate goal of the party was Dominion Status
Which of the above is/are correct?

a) i Only

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b) ii and iii

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c) i and iii

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d) None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C c) i and iii
Ans (c)
After Gandhi withdrew the Non-cooperation movement in Feb 1922, there was political vacuum. Swaraj Party filled this vacuum. It was formed in 1922 and worked as a part of the Congress. It’s important leaders were C R Das, Motilal Nehru etc. It’s programme was entering and obstructing the functioning of the Councils. Along with this, it also advocated the constructive programme of the Congress (abolition of untouchability, promotion of Khadi etc). It’s objective was speedy attainment of dominion status and full provincial autonomy.

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