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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)
UPSC 2019 · Q4 · Modern History › Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) · Save
Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813' :
- It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.
- It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.
- 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
UPSC 2019 · Q5 · Modern History › Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915) · Save
With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements :
- It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
- 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
UPSC 2019 · Q6 · Modern History › Peasant, Tribal & Labour Movements · Save
Consider the following pairs :
- All India Anti-Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi
- All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
- 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
UPSC 2019 · Q14 · Modern History › Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942) · Save
With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements :
- Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
- In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
- 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
UPSC 2019 · Q15 · Modern History › Key Personalities & Ideologies · Save
With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs : Person
- Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation
- K. C. Neogy : Member, The Constituent Assembly
- 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