Rajani Palme Dutt said, "They both fought and collaborated with imperialism." Which political grouping was he referring to?
- AThe Indian National Congress
- BThe Communist Party of India
- CThe Swaraj Party
- DHindustan Socialist Republican Association.
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) The Indian National Congress
Explanation
Rajani Palme Dutt made this statement about the Indian National Congress. On many occasions, the Congress also cooperated with British rule—for example, Indian support during the First World War and the Gandhi–Irwin talks. At the same time, it opposed imperialism and fought the freedom struggle against the British, and it also led the country to independence.