Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the formation of the Communist Party of Malabar and related events?

1. The leftist elements represented by the Congress Socialist group emerged as the Communist Party of Malabar
2. The socialist wing of Congress opted for a mass struggle against the British when World War II broke out in 1939.

• A. All of these
• B. i only
• C. None of these
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. All of these

Formation of Communist Party

• The leftist elements represented by the Congress Socialist group emerged as the
  Communist Party of Malabar 
• When the World War broke out in 1939, the K.P.C.C.under the control of the socialists opted for a mass struggle against the British.
• When the Forward Block was formed by Subash Bose, the left wing left the Congress and jointed the new organization.
• They continued their anti imperialist struggle at Morazha, Kayyur, Mattannur, Thalassery and other places.
• The leftists under the leadership of A.K. Gopalan, E.M.S. Nambuthiripad and P. Krishna Pillai met in secret conclave at Pinarayi and formed the Communist Party of Malabar in December, 1939.