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    Consider the following statements

    1. In 1897 he became the president of the Indian National Congress (INC).
    2. He wrote the book ‘Gandhi and Anarchy’.
    3. General O’Dwyer sued him for defamation in England.

    Identify the person being mentioned in the above statements?

    S. Radhakrishnan

    Incorrect Answer

    K. Ganesan

    Incorrect Answer

    Chettur Sankaran Nair

    Correct Answer

    Rabindra Nath Tagore

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:

    Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair

    • Nair was known for being a passionate advocate for social reforms and a firm believer in the self-determination of India. 
    • In 1897 he became the youngest president of the INC in the history of the party till then, and the only Malayali to hold the post ever. 
    • In 1919, he played an important role in the expansion of provisions in the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms which introduced a system of dyarchy in the provinces and increased participation of Indians in the administration. 
    • In Budasna v Fatima (1914), he passed a radical judgement when he ruled that those who converted to Hinduism cannot be treated as outcastes. In a few other cases, he upheld inter-caste and inter-religious marriages.
    • Critique of Gandhi: Nair wrote ‘Gandhi and Anarchy’, which was published in 1922. In the book, Nair spelt out his critique of Gandhi’s methods, especially those of non-violence, civil disobedience and non-cooperation
    • Massacre of Jallianwala Bagh: And when the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh happened, he resigned from the Viceroy’s Council in protest. Nair’s resignation shook the British government.
    • Nair had accused O’Dwyer in his book, ‘Gandhi and anarchy’ for being responsible for the atrocities at the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. 
    • Thereafter, O’Dwyer sued Nair for defamation in England. 
    • A historic courtroom battle: The 12-member all-English jury was presided over by Justice Henry McCardie.
    • Eventually, O’Dwyer won the case with a majority of 11 against one. The only dissenting judge was Harold Laski.
    • Nair had lost the case and was held guilty for defaming O’Dwyer. He had to pay £500 and expense of the trial to the plaintiff.

    Hence option 3rd is correct.


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