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Q23 (NDA-I/2010) History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947) › Nationalist ideology and thought Answer Verified

Which of the following statements with regard to freedom struggle are correct? 1. The British rule could prevail in India on the basis of the consent or acquiescence of many sections of Indian people. 2. The social basis of the colonial regime was among the Zamindars and upper classes. 3. The Indian National Army forced the British to withdraw from India. 4. The I lindu Mahasabha supported the partition of Tndia. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

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Statement 1 is correct as British rule in India relied significantly on the 'consent or acquiescence' of various Indian sections, including princely states and the educated elite who initially viewed British rule as a modernizing force [2][t5]. Statement 2 is correct because the British actively cultivated a social base among reactionary groups like zamindars, landlords, and princes to act as a counterweight to nationalist intelligentsia [c1]. Statement 3 is incorrect; while the INA trials and naval mutinies created pressure, they were not the sole force that 'forced' withdrawal, which involved complex post-war geopolitical and domestic factors. Statement 4 is incorrect because the Hindu Mahasabha advocated for 'Akhand Hindustan' (United India) and officially opposed the partition of India, despite their communal political stance [c3][t9]. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are historically accurate.

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  1. [2] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 7: The Revolt of 1857 > All classes did not join > p. 178
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