Which of the following statements with regard to the speech of Mahatma Gandhi at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University are correct? 1. He charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the labouring poor. 2. He asserted that our salvation can c

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Q: 62 (CDS-I/2017)

Which of the following statements with regard to the speech of Mahatma Gandhi at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University are correct?
1. He charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the labouring poor.
2. He asserted that our salvation can come only through the farmers.
3. He highlighted the plight of the untouchables.
4. He promised to take up the cause of the mill owners of Ahmedabad.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,6,39,14,9,17,5

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The correct answer is option 2, which states that statements 1 and 2 are correct. Let`s analyze each statement and option:

Statement 1: "He charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the labouring poor." This statement is correct. Mahatma Gandhi criticized the Indian elite for their disregard for the impoverished working class.

Statement 2: "He asserted that our salvation can come only through the farmers." This statement is also correct. In his speech, Gandhi emphasized the importance of agriculture and believed that the well-being of the nation depends on the prosperity of farmers.

Statement 3: "He highlighted the plight of the untouchables." This statement is not included in the correct answer option. Although Mahatma Gandhi was an advocate for the rights of untouchables and fought against the caste system, this specific topic was not mentioned in his speech at the Banaras Hindu University.

Statement 4: "He promised to take up the cause of the mill owners of Ahmedabad." This statement is not included in the correct answer option. There is no mention of Gandhi promising to support mill owners in his speech at the Banaras Hindu University.

In summary, the correct option is 2 because it includes statements 1 and 2, which