Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Which statement about 'Acharya Narendra Dev' is NOT correct?
a) He was a freedom fighter.
b) He was the founding President of the Congress Socialist Party.
c) He was never jailed during the freedom movement.
d) He was active in the peasants' movement.

Options:

Only 'b'

Both 'a' and 'b'

Only 'c'

Both 'c' and 'd'

Correct Answer:

Only 'c'

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Only 'c'

a) He was a freedom fighter.
b) He was the founding President of the Congress Socialist Party.
c) He was never jailed during the freedom movement.
d) He was active in the peasants' movement.

STATEMENT c - He was never jailed during the freedom movement is incorrect as he was jailed several times during the freedom movement.

Acharya Narendra Dev (1889-1956):
He was born as Narendra Nath on October 31, 1889, in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Acharya Narendra Dev actively fought for India's independence and served as a member & the founding President of the Congress Socialist Party.
He endured multiple imprisonments due to his involvement in the struggle against British rule.
Narendra Dev championed the rights and welfare of peasants, becoming an integral part of the peasants' movement.
He was a scholar of Buddhism.
After India gained independence, he led the Socialist Party. Later, he became associated with the Praja Socialist Party.