Consider the following events during India's freedom struggle:
1. Chauri-Chaura Outrage
2. Minto-Morley Reforms
3. Dandi March
4. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events given above?
A
1-3-2-4
B
2-4-1-3
C
1-4-2-3
D
2-3-1-4
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Arranging the events during India's freedom struggle in the correct chronological order:
1. Minto-Morley Reforms (Indian Councils Act 1909): Introduced in 1909.
2. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms (Government of India Act 1919): Introduced in 1919.
3. Chauri-Chaura Outrage: Incident occurred in February 1922, leading to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
4. Dandi March (Salt March): Began in March 1930, marking the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Therefore, the correct chronological sequence is Minto-Morley Reforms (2) → Montague-Chelmsford Reforms (4) → Chauri-Chaura Outrage (1) → Dandi March (3). This corresponds to the sequence 2-4-1-3.