2017 · Q25
Why did the Congress declare 9th May to be 'Ethiopia Day?
Indian Freedom StruggleTowards independence
- ABecause the Ethiopians declared their support for the cause of Indian independence from British rule.
- BBecause Ethiopia became independent from Britain on that day.
- CBecause Ethiopia was attacked by Italy in carly 1936 and their resistance was considered freedom struggle.
- DBecause Ethiopian leaders denounced Mussolini.
Explanation
Fascist Italy invaded Ethiopia in October 1935 (the war continuing into early 1936), and the Congress observed 9 May 1936 as Ethiopia Day in solidarity, treating Ethiopian resistance as part of the worldwide struggle against imperialism. Ethiopia did not become independent from Britain, nor did Ethiopians declare support for Indian independence. Hence C.