Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Who among the following gave up his legal practice during the Non-cooperation movement?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Chittaranjan Das

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chittaranjan Das”.
Chittaranjan Das was a prominent lawyer who gave up his successful legal practice to join the Non-Cooperation Movement.

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