Consider the following statements :
1. The ‘Bombay Manifesto’ signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals.
2. It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
The given statements are: The `Bombay Manifesto` signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals. It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across India. Both the statements are correct. The `Bombay Manifesto` was a document signed by leading industrialists of Bombay (now Mumbai) on 19th January 1936. The manifesto condemned socialism and pledged to support a liberal and capitalist economic system. It was signed by around 120 leading industrialists, including GD Birla, JRD Tata, and Purshottamdas Thakurdas. The manifesto evoked support from a large section of the business community from all across India. Thus, the correct answer is option (c) Both 1 and 2.