History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET December 2023 History
Which of the following statements are correct about the Tarkeshwar satyagraha? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. It was led by Vinoba Bhave
- 2. Swami Vishwananda and Swami Sacchidananda formed the Mahavir Dal for the satyagraha
- 3. It was a religious reform movement
- 4. The satyagraha was supported by the British government
- 5. Chittaranjan Das was associated with the satyagraha
A1, 3 and 5 only
B2, 4 and 5 only
C1, 3 and 4 only
D2, 3 and 5 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 2, 3 and 5 only — The correct statements are 2, 3 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 2, 3 and 5 only.
★The Tarkeshwar satyagraha began in Bengal in 1924 against corruption in the temple's management.
★Swami Vishwananda and Swami Sacchidananda formed the Mahavir Dal for the satyagraha.
★It was a religious reform movement aimed at the corruption of the temple's mahant.
★Chittaranjan Das was associated with this satyagraha.
★It was led by these swamis, not Vinoba Bhave, and the British government did not support it.
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