Consider the following pairs: 1. Pact between Congress and the Muslim...
The two groups of Congress reunited in December 1915. Next year (1916) the Congress and the Muslim League signed the historic LucknowPact and decided to work together for representative government in the country. In Ahmedabad, Mahatma Gandhi led a successful millworkers’ strike in 1918.
Consider the following pairs: 1. Pact between Congress and the Muslim...
The correct option is C) 1 and 3 only.
Explanation:
1. Pact between Congress and the Muslim League - 1915:
This refers to the Lucknow Pact that was signed between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League in 1916. It was a significant event in the Indian independence movement as it brought together the two major political parties representing Hindus and Muslims. The pact aimed to present a united front against British colonial rule and demand self-government for India. It also called for the creation of separate electorates for Muslims, which later became a contentious issue in the struggle for independence.
2. Congress split - 1907:
This refers to the Surat Split that occurred in 1907 during the annual session of the Indian National Congress held in Surat, Gujarat. The split was primarily between the moderates and extremists within the Congress. The moderates, led by leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale, advocated for a gradual and constitutional approach towards achieving self-government. On the other hand, the extremists, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai, called for more radical methods and complete independence from British rule. The split weakened the Congress temporarily but eventually led to the growth of more radical nationalism.
3. Ahmedabad mill workers’ strike - 1917:
This refers to the Ahmedabad mill strike that took place in 1918, not 1917. It was a significant labor strike led by textile mill workers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The workers demanded better working conditions, higher wages, and the removal of oppressive factory rules. The strike gained widespread support and eventually led to the formation of the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association (ATLA), which became an influential organization representing the rights and interests of workers in the textile industry.
Therefore, the pair that is not correctly matched is option C) 1 and 3 only, as the Ahmedabad mill workers' strike occurred in 1918, not 1917.