Who amongst the following were close associates of Gandhi in the years 1917-1922?
A. Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Annie Besant
D. Govind Ballabh Pant
E. B.R. Ambedkar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A, B, D only
Between 1917 and 1922, the talented Indians who attached themselves to Gandhiji included Vallabh Bhai Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose and Govind Ballabh Pant, along with Mahadev Desai, J.B. Kripalani, Abul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sarojini Naidu and C. Rajagopalachari.
NCERT (2026-27): “2.2 A people’s leader … Between 1917 and 1922, a group of highly talented Indians attached themselves to Gandhiji. They included Mahadev Desai, Vallabh Bhai Patel, J.B. Kripalani, Subhas Chandra Bose, Abul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sarojini Naidu, Govind Ballabh Pant and C. Rajagopalachari. Notably, these close associates of Gandhiji came from different regions as well as different religious traditions. In turn, they inspired countless other Indians to join the Congress and work for it.…” |