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GS History Modern India
Q.

Which of the following correctly describes the policy of Indian National Congress towards the Princely States, as enunciated in its resolution passed at Nagpur in 1920?

1. It called upon Princes to grant responsible government in their States.

2. It emphasized that no distinction was to be made between the people of British India and the Princely States.

3. It supported the people of the states to undertake political activity as members of local Praja Mandals.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation:
  • The Congress, for the first time at its Nagpur Session in 1920, enunciated its policy towards the peoples- movement in the Princely States. It called upon the Princes to grant full responsible government in their States. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
  • However, it was pointed out that though the people belonging to the States could enroll themselves as members of the Congress, they could not initiate political activity in the State in the name of the Congress. They could carry on political activity in their individual capacity as members of the local Praja Mandals. Hence Statement 3 is correct.
  • This policy of non-intervention in princely states by Congress continued till 1938. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.

Thus, Option B is Correct.

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