With reference to the 'Pro-changers and No-changers' dispute in modern Indian history, consider the following statements:
1. Pro-changers supported entry into legislative councils, while No-changers opposed it.
2. After Gandhi's arrest in 1922, Pro-changers wanted to carry forward the Non-Cooperation Movement, while No-changers advocated ending all forms of mass movements.
3. While C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru led the Pro-changers, leaders like Rajendra Prasad and C. Rajagopalachari championed the No-changer ideology.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to the 'Pro-changers and No-changers' dispute in modern Indian history, consider the following statements:
1. Pro-changers supported entry into legislative councils, while No-changers opposed it.
2. After Gandhi's arrest in 1922, Pro-changers wanted to carry forward the Non-Cooperation Movement, while No-changers advocated ending all forms of mass movements.
3. While C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru led the Pro-changers, leaders like Rajendra Prasad and C. Rajagopalachari championed the No-changer ideology.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: After Gandhi&rsquo;s arrest in March 1922, divisions emerged within the Indian National Congress. The Pro-changers, also known as Swarajists, supported entry into legislative councils to use them as platforms to challenge colonial policies and arouse public enthusiasm. The No-changers opposed this and focused on constructive work like promoting khadi, village industries, and education while continuing to boycott legislative councils.

Statement 2 is not correct: The Pro-changers did not advocate continuing the Non-Cooperation Movement; instead, they felt the movement should shift focus to legislative councils to keep the struggle alive. The No-changers, on the other hand, supported continuing non-cooperation and preparing for a resumption of civil disobedience.

Statement 3 is correct: C.R. Das, Motilal Nehru, and Ajmal Khan were the key leaders of the Pro-changer (Swarajist) group. Rajendra Prasad, Vallabhbhai Patel, C. Rajagopalachari, and M.A. Ansari were prominent No-changers, focusing on constructive work and boycotts.

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With reference to the 'Pro-changers and No-changers' dispute in modern Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. Pro-changers supported entry into legislative councils, while No-changers opposed it. 2. After Gandhi's arrest in 1922, Pro-changers wanted to carry forward the Non-Cooperation Movement, while No-changers advocated ending all forms of mass movements. 3. While C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru led the Pro-changers, leaders like Rajendra Prasad and C. Rajagopalachari championed the No-changer ideology. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3