History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET December 2022 History (Shift-I)
Which of these are correct? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- 1. On 18 February 1946 the naval ratings started a protest on H.M.I.S. Talwar
- 2. The main reason for the naval mutiny in Bombay was bad food and racial discrimination
- 3. Bombay city was silent during the naval mutiny and there was no people's participation in the strike
- 4. A Maratha battalion was called in to bring peace to Bombay
- 5. A hartal also happened in Karachi in February 1946
A1 and 2 only
B1, 2 and 3 only
C1, 2 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.
★On 18 February 1946 the ratings of H.M.I.S. Talwar in Bombay harbour went on a hunger strike.
★They protested against bad food and racial arrogance.
★A Maratha battalion was called in to bring peace to Bombay.
★A hartal also happened in Karachi in February 1946, where Hindu and Muslim students demonstrated.
★Bombay was not silent but witnessed great public sympathy, so the third statement is wrong.
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