Question

Which of the following can be considered to be the success of the 28 months Congress government from 1937-39
1. Promotion of civil liberties

2. Abolition of Zamindari

3. Increase in the confidence of masses on congress governments

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 2 only
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 1 and 3
• D. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 3

The outcome of 28 Months of Congress Rule was

1. Policies to promote civil liberties
a. Freedom to press
b. Release of political prisoners
c. Relaxed the restrictions on carrying arms

2. Agriculture: Decreased land revenue demands by 50% ; Strengthened the Tenancy laws ; BUT Failed to introduced radical land reforms like abolition of zamindari

Thus the performance was seen as a mixed bag. But congress gained an enhanced reputation.