History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET November 2017 History
Who among the following industrialists of the country were the signatories to the 'Bombay Manifesto' of 1936? Select the correct answer from the code given below.
- 1. Purushottam Thakurdas
- 2. A.D. Shroff
- 3. Ambalal Sarabhai
- 4. Walchand Hirachand
A1 and 2
B2 and 3
C1 and 4 ✓ Correct
D2 and 4
Correct answer: (C) 1 and 4 — Purushottam Thakurdas and Walchand Hirachand were signatories, so the answer is 1 and 4.
Explanation
★Purushottam Thakurdas and Walchand Hirachand were signatories, so the answer is 1 and 4.
★The Bombay Manifesto of 1936 was a statement by leading industrialists.
★Purushottam Thakurdas was one of its signatories.
★Walchand Hirachand was also a signatory.
★The manifesto expressed the views of business leaders of the time.
★So the signatories among these were Purushottam Thakurdas and Walchand Hirachand.
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