- A. C. R. Das
- B. Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant
- C. Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Khwaja Hasan Nizami
- D. M. A. Jinnah
Answer: B
Explanation
In the aftermath of the Chauri Chaura incident in February 1922, where a violent mob set fire to a police station, leading to the deaths of several policemen, many individuals were arrested and faced severe charges. Madan Mohan Malaviya, a prominent lawyer and nationalist leader, played a crucial role in providing legal defense to the accused. Despite having largely retired from legal practice, he returned to defend the accused in the Gorakhpur Sessions Court. He successfully secured the acquittal of 153 out of 172 individuals who had initially been sentenced to death. Krishna Kant also assisted in the legal defense. This act highlighted the commitment of nationalist leaders to justice even in challenging circumstances. Understanding key events and the roles of prominent figures in the freedom struggle is important for UPSC Modern History.