On 31 October 1940, who among the following was arrested for offering individual Satyagraha to protest against India’s forced participation in Second World War?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru.
On 31 October 1940, Jawaharlal Nehru was arrested for offering individual Satyagraha to protest against India’s forced participation in the Second World War. Nehru was one of the key leaders chosen by Mahatma Gandhi to participate in the individual Satyagraha, which was a nonviolent protest against the British decision to involve India in the war without consulting its people. His arrest demonstrated the Indian leadership's firm stance against British policies during this period.