Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Movem...
The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.
- Rajagopalachari formula of 1944 was associated with reaching a consensus with the Muslim League regarding the formation of new states and distribution of rights and powers; hence statement 1 is incorrect.
- This formula was supported by MK Gandhi; hence statement 2 is incorrect.
- The major proposals of this formula are as follows-
- Mulsim League comes with congress to support the demand for Independence.
- A provisional government would be formed at the center by both parties' coalition.
- A commission would be formed to demarcate areas of an absolute majority of Muslims, and a plebiscite would be held here to decide whether to stay with the Union of India or to form a new sovereign state.
- In the case of partition, the powers of Defence, communication, and commerce would stay with the Union of India.
Additional Information - This formula failed because Jinnah rejected this.
- Jinnah's opposition-
- Two Nation theory must be recognized.
- Only the Muslim population of proposed areas would vote in the plebiscite, not the entire population of that area.
- Against the idea of common center
This formula was also opposed by V D Savarkar and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee of the Hindu Mahasabha and Srinivas Sastri of the National Liberal Federation.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Movem...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'D' - Neither 1 nor 2.
Statement 1: Rajagopalachari formula of 1944 aimed to consider the formation of states on a linguistic basis.
The Rajagopalachari formula, also known as the C. Rajagopalachari formula or the CR formula, was proposed by C. Rajagopalachari, a prominent Indian leader and the last Governor-General of India, in 1944. The formula aimed to address the demand for linguistic states in India.
During the Indian National Movement, there was a growing demand for the reorganization of states based on linguistic lines. Several regions in India had different linguistic communities residing in them, and people believed that the formation of states based on language would lead to better governance and cultural preservation.
The Rajagopalachari formula proposed the formation of three groups of provinces based on linguistic lines. The first group consisted of Hindi-speaking provinces, the second group consisted of provinces where regional languages were spoken, and the third group consisted of provinces where English or other languages were dominant.
Statement 2: This formula was opposed by Mahatma Gandhi.
This statement is incorrect. Mahatma Gandhi did not oppose the Rajagopalachari formula. In fact, he supported the idea of linguistic states and believed that it would strengthen national unity and preserve India's diverse cultural heritage.
Gandhi, along with other leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru and Vallabhbhai Patel, recognized the importance of linguistic states and their role in ensuring effective governance and cultural representation. They understood that language was an important aspect of identity and believed that linguistic states would promote linguistic and cultural equality.
In conclusion, both statements are incorrect. The Rajagopalachari formula aimed to consider the formation of states on a linguistic basis, and Mahatma Gandhi did not oppose it. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - Neither 1 nor 2.
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