History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-II)
Which of the following statements are true about the Justice Party? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. The Justice Party was formed in 1916 with a non-Brahmin manifesto
- 2. The party opposed the Congress party, calling it a Brahmin-dominated organization
- 3. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 allocated 50 reserved seats to non-Brahmins in the Madras Legislative Council
- 4. The formation of the Ministry in 1920 was the culmination of the Justice Party's rebellion
- 5. After the 1926 electoral defeat at the hands of the Swarajists, non-Brahmins left the party and joined the Congress
A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
★The Justice Party was formed in 1916-17 with a non-Brahmin manifesto as the South Indian Liberal Association.
★It opposed the Congress, calling it a Brahmin-dominated organization.
★The formation of the Ministry in 1920 was the culmination of the Justice Party's rebellion.
★After losing to the Swarajists in 1926, the non-Brahmins left the party and joined the Congress.
★The specific claim of 50 reserved seats under the 1919 reforms is not accurate here, so the third statement is wrong.
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