With reference to Mahatma Gandhi, which among the following is / are correct statements? 1. His efforts resulted in the passing of Agrarian Bill in the provincial legislature of Bihar in late 1910s 2. He established both the Tilak Swaraj Fund and C R Das Fund 3. He said about Montagu Reforms that it is something “unworthy of England to offer and India to accept” Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

• A. Only 1 & 2
• B. 1, 2 & 3
• C. Only 2 & 3
• D. Only 1 & 3

Answer: (A)

First statement is correct and based upon the Champaran Agragarian dispute of North Bihar. Second statement is also correct. Third one is incorrect. Tilak characterized the Montague reforms as “unworthy and disappointing- a sunless dawn”. Mrs. Besant said that it was something “unworthy of England to offer and India to Accept”