UPSC Prelims 2025
Modern History
Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?
Explanation
After the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922, many people were arrested and faced severe punishment, including death sentences. Legal intervention helped reduce this. ✅ B. Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant – Correct * Madan Mohan Malaviya and his son Krishna Kant provided legal defence to the accused.
* Their efforts led to major sentence reductions, saving many from execution.