Read the following statements. On 29th July 1938 Pt. Ravishankar Shukla of Chhattisgarh formed second Congress Cabinet of the Central province. This cabinet introduced the ‘Vidya Mandir’ scheme in the province. On 8th November 1939, this cabinet tendered resignation. Select the correct answer

The correct answer is: B. 1 and 2 are correct

Statement 1 is correct because Pt. Ravishankar Shukla of Chhattisgarh formed second Congress Cabinet of the Central province on 29th July 1938.

Statement 2 is also correct because this cabinet introduced the ‘Vidya Mandir’ scheme in the province.

Statement 3 is incorrect because this cabinet did not tender resignation on 8th November 1939. In fact, the cabinet resigned on 15th November 1939.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• Option A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct. This option is incorrect because statement 3 is incorrect.
• Option B: 1 and 2 are correct. This option is correct because statements 1 and 2 are correct.
• Option C: 2 and 3 are correct. This option is incorrect because statement 3 is incorrect.
• Option D: 1 and 3 are correct. This option is incorrect because statement 3 is incorrect.
• Option E: Only 1 is correct. This option is correct because statement 1 is correct.