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Q. With reference Kamaladevi Chattopadyay, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- She persuaded Gandhiji to include women in the salt satyagraha.
- She led the the famous Dharasana salt satyagraha
- She was arrested for breaking the salt law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Option A
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A
Explanation:The civil disobedience movement in 1930 saw greater participation of women across the country.The women leaders including Saroji Naidu ,Kamaladevi Chattopadhya and others played an important role.
Statement 1 and 3 is correct: Kamaladevi Chattopadhya had persuaded Gandhiji not to restrict the protests to men alone. Kamaladevi was herself one of numerous women who courted arrest by breaking the salt or liquor laws.
Statement 2 is incorrect:The Dharasana salt satyagraha during the civil disobedience movement was led by Sarojini Naidu.Kamaladevi Chattopadhya played an important role in political empowerment of women.She was the founding member of All India women's conference and became its first Organizing Secretary.
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Explanation:The civil disobedience movement in 1930 saw greater participation of women across the country.The women leaders including Saroji Naidu ,Kamaladevi Chattopadhya and others played an important role.
Statement 1 and 3 is correct: Kamaladevi Chattopadhya had persuaded Gandhiji not to restrict the protests to men alone. Kamaladevi was herself one of numerous women who courted arrest by breaking the salt or liquor laws.
Statement 2 is incorrect:The Dharasana salt satyagraha during the civil disobedience movement was led by Sarojini Naidu.Kamaladevi Chattopadhya played an important role in political empowerment of women.She was the founding member of All India women's conference and became its first Organizing Secretary.
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