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5 questions · 2014 · answers as per the UPSC key
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Topics: Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) (1)Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915) (1)Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942) (1)Revolutionary & Communist Movements (1)Transfer Of Power & Partition (1945-1947) (1)
UPSC 2014 · Q15 · Modern History › Transfer Of Power & Partition (1945-1947) · Save
The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
(a) solve the problem of minorities in India
(b) give effect to the Independence Bill
(c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan
(d) enquire into the riots in East Bengal
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Answer: (c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan
UPSC 2014 · Q81 · Modern History › Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915) · Save
The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
(a) the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended
(b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911
(c) Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) the Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan
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Answer: (b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911
UPSC 2014 · Q82 · Modern History › Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942) · Save
The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
(a) attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress
(b) attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
(d) decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken
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Answer: (b) attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress
UPSC 2014 · Q86 · Modern History › Revolutionary & Communist Movements · Save
The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
(a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
(b) nationalist organization operating from Singapore
(c) militant organization with headquarters at Berlin
(d) communist movement for India’s freedom with headquarters at Tashkent
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Answer: (a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
UPSC 2014 · Q92 · Modern History › Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) · Save
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?
- To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States
- To place the Indian administration under the British Crown
- To regulate East India Company’s trade with India
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only