With reference to the Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements:
- 1.It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
- 2.It wanted to establish the dictatorship of the proletariat.
- 3.It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.3 only
- C.1, 2 and 3
- D.None of the above
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. None of the above
The Congress Socialist Party (CSP), formed in 1934, was a left-wing group within the Indian National Congress. While it supported mass mobilization and boycott of British goods, advocating tax evasion was not a primary or explicit policy. Statement 2 reflects socialist ideals inspired by Marxist thought, which aimed at a class-based revolution and establishment of a socialist state, aligning with the concept of the 'dictatorship of the proletariat'. However, the CSP, as part of the broader nationalist movement, did not explicitly advocate for separate electorates, which was a contentious issue often debated by various political groups, but generally opposed by the Congress's broad inclusivity.
Source: UPSC gs1 2015