Q. Consider the following statements with reference to Congress Socialist Party:
1. The Congress Socialist Party was formed in January 1934.
2. Jawaharlal Nehru formally joined this party due to his sympathy for socialism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Only 1
d) Only 2
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: b) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
1. Statement 1: The Congress Socialist Party was formed in January 1934.
– This statement is incorrect. The CSP was officially established in October 1934 during a conference in Bombay (now Mumbai).
2. Statement 2: Jawaharlal Nehru formally joined this party due to his sympathy for socialism.
– This statement is also incorrect. While Nehru was sympathetic to socialism and shared many of the CSP’s ideals, he never formally joined the CSP. His decision not to join caused some dissatisfaction among CSP members, who felt he did not fully act on his socialist rhetoric.
Correct Answer: b) Neither 1 nor 2
