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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 · 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 · 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