The Swaraj party was formed within _________ with the thought of contesting elections to enter the legislative councils with a view to obstructing the governance of the colonial government.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Indian National Congress .
The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 within the Indian National Congress by leaders like C.R. Das (Chittaranjan Das) and Motilal Nehru. The party aimed to enter the legislative councils established under the Government of India Act, 1919, and obstruct colonial rule from within. This approach differed from the Non-Cooperation Movement, as the Swarajists believed in fighting the British government through constitutional and legislative means while remaining part of the Congress.
Other Options :
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Independent Labour Party: Founded by B. R. Ambedkar in 1936.
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All India Muslim League: Founded in 1906 to represent Muslim interests.
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The Unionist Party: A regional party in Punjab during British rule.