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Consider the following statements regarding the parallel governments established in various parts of India during the Quit India Movement of 1942:

1. Chittu Pandey established a short-lived parallel government in Ballia.
2. The 'Jatiya Sarkar' formed in Tamluk, Bengal, established an organized armed militia known as the 'Bidyut Vahini'.
3. The parallel government in Satara, Maharashtra, known as 'Prati Sarkar', proved to be the longest-lasting among all parallel governments of 1942.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A
    1 and 2 only
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3Answer

Answer

All three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct.
The correct response includes all three statements because Ballia (Chittu Pandey), Tamluk (Jatiya Sarkar with its Bidyut Vahini militia), and Satara (Prati Sarkar under Nana Patil, which survived until 1946) represent the three classic and historically verified instances of parallel administrative setups formed in the wake of the Quit India resolution.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Ballia
In August 1942, Chittu Pandey formed the first parallel government in Ballia (United Provinces), releasing political prisoners before being displaced by colonial forces after a few weeks. Statement 1 is correct.
Identify the historical context of local rebellions during the initial phase of the Quit India Movement.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Tamluk
In Tamluk, Midnapore district (Bengal), the 'Jatiya Sarkar' functioned from December 1942 to September 1944. It established a armed national volunteer corps named 'Bidyut Vahini' and managed famine/cyclone relief. Statement 2 is correct.
Verify the institutional framework and military/volunteer wings created by regional parallel governments.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding Satara
The Satara 'Prati Sarkar' led by Nana Patil, Y. B. Chavan, and others operated from mid-1943 until 1946, making it the longest-surviving parallel government during this era. Statement 3 is correct.
Compare the duration and sustainability of local administrations established during 1942.

Key Concept

Parallel Governments during the Quit India Movement (1942)
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Gandhian Era and Major Mass Movements

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