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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

What was the name of the party formed by Motilal Nehru and C R Das in 1923 AD?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Swaraj Party

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Swaraj Party”.
C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party in January 1923. After the suspension of the non-cooperation movement by Mahatma Gandhi in 1922, there was a split within the INC regarding the future course of action.

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