Consider the following:
Statement-I: Mahatma Gandhi gave specific guidelines to different sections of society during the Quit India Movement launched at Gowalia Tank in 1942.
Statement-II: Mahatma Gandhi urged government employees to resign, soldiers to abandon their duties, and students to leave their education.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

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Consider the following:
Statement-I: Mahatma Gandhi gave specific guidelines to different sections of society during the Quit India Movement launched at Gowalia Tank in 1942.
Statement-II: Mahatma Gandhi urged government employees to resign, soldiers to abandon their duties, and students to leave their education.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement-I is correct: The Quit India Movement, launched on 8 August 1942 from Gowalia Tank (now August Kranti Maidan) in Bombay, was a call for immediate independence. Gandhi provided specific instructions to various sections of society, tailoring his guidance to their roles and responsibilities.

Statement-II is not correct: Gandhi's instructions were more nuanced and did not advocate a blanket abandonment of duties:

	Government employees: Gandhi asked them to declare allegiance to the Congress rather than resign.
	Soldiers: He urged them not to leave the Army but to refuse to fire on fellow Indians.
	Students: Gandhi encouraged those confident enough to leave their studies and join the movement.

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Consider the following: Statement-I: Mahatma Gandhi gave specific guidelines to different sections of society during the Quit India Movement launched at Gowalia Tank in 1942. Statement-II: Mahatma Gandhi urged government employees to resign, soldiers to abandon their duties, and students to leave their education. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I. (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.