Q. With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of ‘indentured labour
  2. In Lord Chelmsford’s ‘War Conference’, Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
  3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only

Notes:
  • Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the indentured (meaning contract) labour system in the British Empire.
  • In Lord Chelmsford’s ‘War Conference’, Mahatma Gandhi supported the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
    • In order to gain the trust of the empire and to attain swaraj, he supported resolution recruiting Indians in the army for World War I.
  • On March 12, 1930, Gandhiji started the famous Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) from his residence at Sabarmati protesting against the 1882 Salt Act.
    • On Apr 6, 1930, Gandhiji broke Salt laws at Dandi.
    • Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian People, in January 1932 the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.