Q. Which pair among the following had the similar views during the national movement?
(a) Subrahmaniam Bharati and Bal Gangadhar
(b) Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru
(c) Chittaranjan Das and Rajagopalachari
(d) Mahatma Gandhi and Shaukat Ali
Ans: (b) Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru
Explanation: Among the given pairs, option (b) Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru had similar views during the national movement.
Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru were prominent leaders of the Indian National Congress and played significant roles in the national movement for independence from British colonial rule. They shared similar views and ideologies, particularly in their approach towards achieving self-governance and advocating for the rights and welfare of the Indian people.
Both Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru were part of the moderate faction within the Indian National Congress. They believed in constitutional methods, legal activism, and participation in the legislative councils to push for political reforms and advance the cause of Indian self-governance. They were proponents of constructive politics and worked towards achieving national unity and social harmony.
Their shared views and collaboration can be seen in their joint efforts, such as the formation of the Swaraj Party in 1923, which aimed to participate in legislative councils and work towards self-governance within the existing colonial framework.
While other pairs listed in the options may have had some alignment of views on specific issues, Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru are recognized for their consistent and broader similarity in their approach and vision for the national movement.