Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following statements:

No. Statement
1. In December 1941, the Congress Working Committee offered wartime cooperation if full independence followed the war and substantial power was transferred immediately.
2. Gandhi designated Nehru as his chosen successor during this period.
3. Despite major differences, Gandhi and Nehru shared inclusive patriotism, commitment to non-violence and belief in democratic government.
4. Gandhi preferred Nehru principally because they held identical views on industrialisation, religion and state power.

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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