Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following assertion:

The colonial government’s “carrot and stick” strategy sought to use differences between Moderates and Extremists to weaken the nationalist movement.

Which one of the following most strongly supports the assertion?

  1. The government offered identical concessions to both groups while ending repression against militant activity.
  2. Extremists were first pressured, Moderates were then offered concessions, and isolated Extremists were to be suppressed more forcefully.
  3. The proposed reforms were intended to establish responsible government and unite the two Congress wings.
  4. The government encouraged the Moderates to defend Extremists against repression.
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