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5 questions · 2019 · 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)Key Personalities & Ideologies (1)Peasant, Tribal & Labour Movements (1)

Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813' :

  1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.
  2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.
  3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements :

  1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
  2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.

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: (c) Both 1 and 2

Consider the following pairs :

  1. All India Anti-Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi
  2. All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
  3. Self-Respect Movement : E. V. Ramaswami Naicker

Movement/ Organization

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements :

  1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
  2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
  3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs : Person

  1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation
  2. K. C. Neogy : Member, The Constituent Assembly
  3. P. C. Joshi : General Secretary, Communist Party of India

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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