At CWC meeting at Wardha: 1. Gandhi was for unconditional support to ...
CWC Meeting at Wardha:
The question is related to the CWC (Congress Working Committee) meeting that took place at Wardha during the Indian independence movement. The meeting had several prominent leaders of the Congress party in attendance, including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Subhas Chandra Bose. The statement given in the question refers to the differing views of these leaders regarding their approach to Britain's war efforts during World War II.
1. Gandhi was for unconditional support to Britain's war efforts:
- Mahatma Gandhi believed in non-violence and was committed to the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) in all aspects of life, including politics.
- He advocated for the Congress party to extend unconditional support to Britain's war efforts during World War II as a means to preserve peace and secure India's independence.
- Gandhi believed that by supporting Britain, India could gain goodwill and trust, which would eventually lead to the granting of independence.
2. Nehru recognized the imperialistic nature of the war and supported taking advantage of Britain's difficulties:
- Jawaharlal Nehru, who later became the first Prime Minister of independent India, had a more pragmatic approach towards Britain's war efforts.
- Nehru recognized the imperialistic nature of the war and was critical of British colonial rule in India.
- He believed that India should take advantage of Britain's difficulties during the war and use it as an opportunity to exert pressure for independence and self-rule.
3. Subhas Bose started a mass movement to take advantage of Britain's difficulties:
- Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent leader within the Congress party, had a more radical approach towards achieving independence.
- He believed that India should actively resist British rule and started a mass movement called the Forward Bloc to take advantage of Britain's difficulties during the war.
- Bose sought support from various international powers, including Germany and Japan, to aid India's struggle for independence.
Correct answer: c) 1 and 3 Only
Explanation:
- The correct answer is option 'c' because both statements 1 and 3 are correct.
- Gandhi did advocate for unconditional support to Britain's war efforts, whereas Nehru recognized the imperialistic nature of the war and supported taking advantage of Britain's difficulties.
- However, statement 2 is incorrect as Nehru did not support taking advantage of Britain's difficulties, but rather using those difficulties to exert pressure for independence and self-rule.
- Similarly, statement 3 is correct as Subhas Bose did start a mass movement to take advantage of Britain's difficulties during the war.
In conclusion, during the CWC meeting at Wardha, Gandhi supported unconditional support to Britain's war efforts, Nehru recognized the imperialistic nature of the war and supported using Britain's difficulties for India's benefit, and Subhas Bose started a mass movement to take advantage of Britain's difficulties. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'c' (1 and 3 Only).
At CWC meeting at Wardha: 1. Gandhi was for unconditional support to ...
- Gandhi was for unconditional support to Britain's war efforts.
- Subhash Bose and Leftists were to take advantage of Britain's difficulties and start a mass movement to dislodge colonialism.
- Nehru recognized the war's imperialist nature but was against taking advantage of Britain's difficulties, even as he was against Indian participation in the war.
- The CWC resolved-No Indian participation unless freedom is granted; Government should declare its war aims soon.