Consider the following statements:
1. The Akali Movement started with the objective of freeing the Gurdwaras from the control of Mahantas.
2. Mahantas were loyal to the British regime.
3. General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was honoured in the Golden Temple.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 only

D. All of these

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Gurdwara Reform is also known as Akali Movement. It was a demand of the Sikhs for the liberation of their shrines or Gurdwaras from the Priests (mahantas) who controlled the properties of the Gurdwaras and asserted these as their own property. Sikhs were fed up with the immoral activities of mahantas and wanted to reform the Gurdwaras. General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was honoured in the Golden Temple.