UPSC Prelims 2008 Q118: Modern History – Key Personalities & Ideologies

UPSC Prelims 2008, General Studies Paper I · Modern History

Who among the following Gandhian followers was a teacher by profession?

Answer: (c) J. B. Kriplani

Explanation

Which Gandhian follower was a teacher by profession

Among these prominent associates of Gandhi, one had a specific academic/teaching background.

Option	Verdict	Reason
(a) A.N. Sinha	Incorrect	Not specifically known as a teacher by profession
(b) Braj Kishore Prasad	Incorrect	Also not specifically known for this profession
(c) J.B. Kripalani	Correct	J.B. Kripalani worked as a professor/teacher before becoming deeply involved in the freedom struggle
(d) Rajendra Prasad	Incorrect	Known primarily as a lawyer and statesman, not specifically a teacher

J.B. Kripalani facts:

Point	Detail
Profession	Teacher/professor
Later role	Prominent Gandhian and freedom fighter

Answer: (c) J.B. Kriplani.

(a) Incorrect. A.N. Sinha is not specifically known as a teacher.
(b) Incorrect. Braj Kishore Prasad is also not specifically known for this profession.
(c) CORRECT. J.B. Kripalani worked as a teacher/professor before his political career.
(d) Incorrect. Rajendra Prasad is known primarily as a lawyer and statesman.

J.B. Kripalani was a teacher by profession before becoming a prominent Gandhian and freedom-struggle leader.

J.B. Kripalani was a teacher by profession among Gandhian followers.

Confusing Kripalani's teaching background with other Gandhian followers' different professions (law, administration).
Not knowing the specific professional background of each Gandhian associate.
Assuming all listed Gandhian followers shared the same profession.

J.B. Kripalani = teacher by profession, before his prominent role in the freedom struggle.