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Modern Indian History 1905-1920

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Consider the following statements about initial years (1915-18) of Gandhi’s arrival in India:

Gandhi ji immediately started to look into the political affairs of the country.
He organized an ashram in Ahmadabad to promote community life.
He took part in Home Rule Movement on Tilak’s request.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Tilak started Home Rule League on behest of Annie Besant. HRM was started by Tilak in April 1916 was confined to Bombay (maharashtra) whereas HRM by Annie Besant in Sept 1916 spread all over India. Gandhiji was lesser known or unknown till Champaran event.

Gandhiji established first ashram in Ahemdabad in 1915 which was later shifted to Sabarmati in 1917. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was Gandhiji's political guru and on Gokhale's advice he travelled India for an year. Gandhiji made his first public appearance in India at opening of BHU, 1916 and also attended annual INC session held at Lucknow in December 1916.