Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following statements about political campaigns conducted before the formation of the Indian National Congress:

No. Statement
1 A campaign sought the imposition of an import duty on cotton.
2 The associations demanded the permanent exclusion of Indians from higher government services.
3 Campaigns opposed both the Arms Act and the Vernacular Press Act.
4 The associations supported restrictions imposed through the Inland Emigration Act.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four
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