Question

Congress supported British in 1st World War as they were critical of _____ *

Answer 1

Answer:

The Indian National Congress supported the British in the First World War because the Congress leaders hoped that as a consequence of this effort India would get the status of a self- governing dominion under the British throne

Explanation:

Answer 2

As a result of the campaign, Congress leaders believed that India would be granted the status of a self-governing dominion under the British throne.

Explanation: Indian National congress was in no position dictate terms to the British at the time of First World War. There is not much support it can offer either. The Indian who were recruited in the army were fighting the war as paid workers.

By the time of Second World War congress was more powerful and they saw an opportunity to use the war to gain quick independence. People like Subash Chandra Bose and other young revolutionaries thought Germany and Japan had a winning chance and by aligning with them India can be freed. Gandhi and others felt that Britain has a fair chance of winning the war and by supporting them freedom can be quickly achieved. Already British was considerably weakened by the time and did not have the will to hang on to the empire.

The stand taken by the congress was vindicated as Britain win the war and decided to pack off from India.