Q. Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?
(a) C. R. Das
(b) Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant
(c) Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Khwaja Hasan Nizami
(d) M. A. Jinnah
Correct Answer : (b) Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant
UPSC Prelims 2025 GS Paper's Solution
Explanation :
After the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922, many people were arrested and faced severe charges. Madan Mohan Malaviya played a prominent role in providing legal defense to the accused. He was assisted by Krishna Kant Malaviya in these efforts. Their legal expertise was crucial in the appeals to the High Court, where many death sentences were challenged, and they succeeded in securing acquittals for a significant number of individuals and reduced sentences for others.
Therefore, the correct option is (b) Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant.
