GPSC Class 1-2 2023 · Question 10 of 100

With regard to 'Maha Gujarat Movement of 1956', consider the following statements: 1. It was popular movement centered on linguistic assertion for separate state. 2. The lead was taken by students and prominent citizens. 3. The turning point came in August 1956. 4. Then Chief Minister Morarji Desai responded positively. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A1 and 3
B1 and 4
C1, 2 and 4
D1, 2 and 3Correct

Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Then Bombay State CM Morarji Desai opposed the movement, so statement 4 is incorrect.

Source: GPSC Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & 2 Prelims (Advt 20/2022-23), held 08-01-2023, Paper-I (General Studies) - English version; answers per official Revised Final Answer Key (Series M, 29-09-2023)

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