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8 questions · 2011 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942) (3)British Administration & Economic Policies (1)Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) (1)Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915) (1)Key Personalities & Ideologies (1)Peasant, Tribal & Labour Movements (1)
UPSC 2011 · Q53 · Modern History › British Administration & Economic Policies · Save

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions ?

(a) Making Zamindar's position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot
(b) and
(c) above
(d) None of the (a),
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Answer: (c) above
UPSC 2011 · Q54 · Modern History › Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942) · Save

Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942 ?

(a) It was a non-violent movement
(b) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi
(c) It was a spontaneous movement
(d) It did not attract the labour class in general
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Answer: (b) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi
UPSC 2011 · Q55 · Modern History › Peasant, Tribal & Labour Movements · Save

Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century ?

(a) Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation of tribal products
(b) Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas
(c) Rise of a large number of money lenders, traders and revenue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas
(d) The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities
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Answer: (d) The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities
UPSC 2011 · Q60 · Modern History › Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942) · Save

What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?

  1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought.
  2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only
UPSC 2011 · Q63 · Modern History › Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915) · Save

What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?

(a) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons
(b) To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary
(c) To facilitate a discussion on India's Independence in the British Parliament
(d) To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament
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Answer: (a) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons
UPSC 2011 · Q67 · Modern History › Key Personalities & Ideologies · Save

Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled "Unto this Last" and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi ?

(a) Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man
(b) and
(c) are correct in this context
(d) All the statements (a),
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Answer: (b) and
UPSC 2011 · Q68 · Modern History › Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942) · Save

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

(a) Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement
(b) Participating in the Second Round Table Conference
(c) Leading a contingent of Indian National Army
(d) Assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
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Answer: (a) Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement
UPSC 2011 · Q70 · Modern History › Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) · Save

With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?

  1. Complete Independence for India.
  2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.
  3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only