Consider the following statements with regard to Champaran Satyagraha (1917): J. The Champaran Satyagraha marked Mahatma Gandhis first appcarance in Indian politics as a leader of the masses. 2. Young nationalists like Rajendra Prasad and J. B. Kripalani

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Q: 13 (NDA-II/2009)
Consider the following statements with regard to Champaran Satyagraha (1917): J. The Champaran Satyagraha marked Mahatma Gandhi’s first appcarance in Indian politics as a leader of the masses.
2. Young nationalists like Rajendra Prasad and J. B. Kripalani had worked with Mahatma Gandhi at Champaran.
3. It was during this movement that Mahatma Gandhi formulated his philosophy of Satyagraha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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History

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NDA-II

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The correct answer is option 2, which states that statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Statement 1: The Champaran Satyagraha marked Mahatma Gandhi`s first appearance in Indian politics as a leader of the masses. This statement is correct. Champaran Satyagraha was one of the first major movements that Gandhi led after his return to India from South Africa. It helped establish him as a prominent leader and advocate for the rights of the masses.

Statement 2: Young nationalists like Rajendra Prasad and J.B. Kripalani had worked with Mahatma Gandhi at Champaran. This statement is also correct. Rajendra Prasad and J.B. Kripalani were among the young nationalists who actively participated in the Champaran Satyagraha under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Their involvement in the movement showcased their commitment to the cause and helped shape their future roles in Indian politics.

Statement 3: It was during this movement that Mahatma Gandhi formulated his philosophy of Satyagraha. This statement is incorrect. While the Champaran Satyagraha was an important movement that highlighted Gandhi`s leadership, it was not the movement during which he formulated his philosophy of Satyagraha. Gandhi had developed