Political Science · Political Processes in India
Consider the following statements about the Naga (Heraka) movement led by Rani Gaidinliu (1905-31).
- 1. Gaidinliu integrated the tribal movement with the Civil Disobedience Movement.
- 2. The movement opposed the payment of house tax and other oppressive taxes.
- 3. She was given the title of 'Rani' by Mahatma Gandhi.
A1 and 2 only ✓ Correct
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
DAll of these
Correct answer: (A) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Statements 1 and 2 are correct, so that is the answer.
★Gaidinliu did link the tribal struggle with the Civil Disobedience Movement.
★The movement also opposed the house tax and oppressive levies.
★Statement 3 is wrong, since the title 'Rani' was given by Jawaharlal Nehru.
★Nehru honoured her resistance with this title.
★So only the first two statements hold true.
★Thus the answer is statements 1 and 2 only.
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