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Moderates & Extremists — UPSC Prelims Modern History previous year questions

144 solved previous year questions on Moderates & Extremists, papers from 1994 to 2021, drawn from State PCS, UPPCS, UPSC CDS. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #1UPSC CSE Prelims 2021
   The Self-Respect Movement was initiated by
   • AB.R. Ambedkar
   • BJyotiba Phule
   • CE.V. Ramaswamy Naicker
   • DJawaharlal Nehru
   Answer: (C) E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct Ramaswamy Naicker, or Periyar, as he was called, a middle-class family. Interestingly, he had been in his early life and had studied Sanskrit Later, he became a member of the Congress, leave it in disgust when he found that at a feast nationalists, seating arrangements followed - that is, the lower castes were made to sit at from the upper castes. Convinced that to fight for their dignity, Periyar founded the Movement. He felt that all religious authorities divisions and inequality as God-given. to free themselves, therefore, from all religions in achieve social equality

2. #2UPPCS 2004
   Who said that "If God were to tolerate untouchability, I would not recognize him as God at all"?
   • AB.R. Ambedkar
   • BBal Gangadhar Tilak
   • CLala Lajpat Rai
   • DMahatma Gandhi
   Answer: (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct 1916, Bal Gangadhar Tilak delivered a speech at the Depressed Classes Conference in Bombay, denounced untouchability as a sin and a crime He said, "If a God were to tolerate would not recognize him as God at all". He also quoted and the Upanishads to show that untouchability scriptural sanction and was a later invention by

3. #3Previous year
   Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? [RAS/RTS (Pre) 2018) Institution Founder
   • AServants of India Society G.K. Gokhale
   • BSocial Service League N.M. Joshi
   • CSeva Samiti H.N. Kunzru
   • DSocial Reform Shri Ram Association Bajpai
   Answer: (D) Social Reform Shri Ram Association Bajpai
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct Social Reform Association was founded by Pantulu, a Telugu writer and social established the association in 1878 in Pradesh, to promote widow remarriage, and social Ram Bajpai was the founder of the Seva Samiti Association, a scouting organization for Indian started the association in 1914 in Bombay, on the the worldwide Baden-Powell Organizations, which at banned Indians from joining it. Important Tips Servants of India Society G.K. Gokhale. This was a society of social workers and reformers founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1905 in Pune, Maharashtra. The society aimed to promote education, sanitation, health care, and self-reliance among the Social Service League N.M. Joshi. This was a social welfare organization founded by Narayan Malhar Joshi in 1911 in Bombay. The league worked for improving the living and working conditions of the urban poor, especially th

4. #4State PCS 1994
   Who founded Ramosi Krishak Jatha in Maharashtra?
   • AJustice Ranade
   • BGopal Krishna Gokhale
   • CVasudeo Balwant Phadke
   • DJyotiba Phule
   Answer: (C) Vasudeo Balwant Phadke
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct Balwant Phadke (4 Nov 1845 - 17 Feb the Ramosi Krishak Jatha in Maharashtra. As freedom fighter and revolutionary, he aimed to rule. The Jatha, a peasant organization, exploitation of the Ramosi community by effectively raised awareness and demanded for the Ramosis

5. #5State PCS 1995
   Which reformer of Maharashtra is also known as 'Lokahitvadi'?
   • AM.G. Ranade
   • BGopal Krishna Gokhale
   • CPandit Ramabai
   • DGopal Hari Deshmukh
   Answer: (D) Gopal Hari Deshmukh
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct Hari Deshmukh was a social reformer and Maharashtra, who wrote under the pen (meaning "one who speaks for the welfare peopl He was a judge and a member of the Council in 1880. He advocated for learning, humanitarianism, and social service means to improve the condition of India. He also the evils of casteism, superstition, and supported the cause of women and education. Important Tips Gopal Hari Deshmukh also known as "Lokahitawadi", was a writer and social reformer from Maharashtra. He was born on 18 February 1823 and died on 9 October 1892. He began writing articles aimed at social reform in Maharashtra at the age of 25, under the pen name Lokhitawadi, for the weekly Prabhakar. In 1880, he was a member of the Governor General's Council and a judge. He was a strong supporter of women's rights and a proponent of female education

6. #6UPSC CSE Prelims 2010
   What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi Movement?
   • AThe partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon
   • BA sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak
   • CThe arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh; and passing of the Punjab Colonization Bill
   • DDeath sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers
   Answer: (D) Death sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct Tope was betrayed by Man Singh, one of his He was captured by the British forces on April and after a hurried trial for waging war against the Company, he was hanged on April 18, 1859. Important Tips Cause of death of others Leader: Nana Sahib escaped to Nepal after British took the control of Kanpur and he probably perished in the jungle of Nepal. Kunwar Singh succumbed to injuries he sustained in the fight against the British on 26 April 1858. Khan Bahadur Khan escaped to Nepal where the Nepal army captured him and returned to the British. He was tried, sentenced to death, and hanged in the Kotwali (Police Station) on 24 February 1860

7. #7UPPCS 2004
   In which of the following Sessions of the Indian National Congress Bal Gangadhar Tilak had expressed "Swaraj is my birthright; I shall have it"?
   • ABanaras Session, 1905
   • BCalcutta Session, 1906
   • CSurat Session, 1907
   • DLucknow Session, 1916
   Answer: (B) Calcutta Session, 1906
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct word "Swaraj" was first used in the Indian by Dayanand Saraswati, inspired by the Irish movement. Swami Dayanand's talks of Swadeshi Swaraj at a time when the country was so backward consciousness. He had already given the for the Indians, this slogan became the basis of National Congress during the Calcutta idea of Swaraj have been folly discussed in the of the Satyartha Prakash. It was Swami whose major contribution to Indian firstly for promoting Hindi as national language

8. #8UPSC CSE Prelims 1996
   The meeting of Indian and British political leaders during 1930-32 in London has often been referred to as the First, Second and Third Round Table Conferences. It would be incorrect to refer to them as such because
   • AThe Indian National Congress did not take part in two of them
   • BIndian parties other than the Indian National Congress participating in the Conference represented sectional interests and not the whole of India
   • CThe British Labour Party had withdrawn from the Conference there making the proceeding of the Conference partisan
   • DIt was an instance of a Conference held in three sessions and not that of three separate conferences
   Answer: (A) The Indian National Congress did not take part in two of them
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, set capital at Srirangapatna. Srirangapatna is located island in the Cauvery River, in the Mandya district India. It was a strategically important it was surrounded by water on three sides. also a well-fortified city, making it difficult to attack. Important Tips Tippu Sultan: Born as Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tippu on November 10, 1750, in Devanahalli (present-day Bangalore). Son of Hyder Ali, who had risen in the ranks of the Wodeyar dynasty's army, rulers of Mysore. Earned the nickname "Tiger of Mysore." Military Innovations and Anglo-Mysore Wars: Expanded iron cased Mysorean rockets and commissioned the military manual Fathul Mujahidin. Utilized rockets against British and allied forces during the Anglo-Mysore Wars. Fought in battles like the Battle of Pollilur and Siege of Srirangapatna. Tipu sent an embassy to Constan

9. #9Previous year
   Who of the following supported Non- Cooperation Movement, but could not see it's result- [. (Pre) 2010)
   • ABal Gangadhar Tilak
   • BLala Lajpat Rai
   • CMotilal Nehru
   • DChittaranjan Das
   Answer: (A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Shariatullah was the founder of the Faraizi religious reform movement that aimed to purify un-Islamic practices and to uphold the (farz) of Muslims. He started the movement in East Bengal, where he mobilized the peasants against of the landlords, the indigo planters, and government. He also opposed the Hindu Muslim culture and society. He was influenced by INDIA Wahhabi movement of Arabia and the teachings of of Delhi. Important Tips The Wahabi movement was an Islamist revivalist movement in the 19th century. The movement was influenced by the teachings of Abdul Wahab of Arabia and Shah Walliullah of India, who advocated for a return to the pure and simple Islam of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. The Ahmadiyya movement is a modern Muslim messianic movement that originated in Punjab, India, in 1889. It was founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who claimed to be t

10. #10State PCS 2018
    Choose the correct chronological order of the following events: (i) Lucknow Pact (ii) Formation of Swaraj Party ( ) Jallianwala Massacre (iv) Death of Bal Gangadhar Tilak Select the answer from the following code
    • A(i), (iv), ( ) (ii)
    • B(iv), ( ), (i) (ii)
    • C(i), ( ), (iv) (ii)
    • D(i), (ii), ( ) (iv) M
    Answer: (C) (i), ( ), (iv) (ii)
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct correct chronological order of the events is (i), ( ), 1: The Lucknow Pact was signed on December between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim 3: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 4: Bal Gangadhar Tilak died on August 1, 2: The Swaraj Party was formed on January 1, 1923, Nehru and Chittaranjan Das

11. #11State PCS 2008
    Who represented Congress in the Second Round Table Conference?
    • AJawaharlal Nehru
    • BMoti Lal Nehru
    • CAbul Kalam Azad
    • DMahatma Gandhi
    Answer: (D) Mahatma Gandhi
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Gandhi was the sole official representative Indian National Congress at the Second Round Table Conference. He was invited from India Sarojini Naidu and also Madan Mohan Das Birla, Muhammad Iqbal, Sir Mirza of Mysore), S.K. Dutta and Sir Syed Ali Imam

12. #12State PCS 2008
    The whole dispute between Subhash Chandra Bose and right-wing, after the Tripuri session of Congress, centred round to the question of
    • AFormation of Congress Working Committee
    • BPolicy towards princely States
    • CAttitude towards Central Government
    • DDouble membership of Congress Socialist Party members
    Answer: (A) Formation of Congress Working Committee
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct whole dispute between Subhash Chandra Bose after the Tripuri session of Congress the question of formation of Congress Actually the Congress working committee an elected body, but S.C. Bose nominated the this body during the Tripuri Session. This step was positively by many members of Congress. S.C. Bose and others propped up. He had working committee leaders of being supportive of on the matter of federation. Leaders of felt they could not work with a president publicly cast doubts on their nationalistic resigned from the working committee. Bose nominate a new working committee. Bose wanted struggle led by Gandhi, whereas Gandhi was his belief that the time was not ripe for struggle. of Congress Working Committee was one of issue during and after the Tripuri session

13. #13State PCS 1999
    Muslitn League celebrated the day of Ddiverance in
    • A1939
    • B1942
    • C1946
    • D1947
    Answer: (A) 1939
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct The Muslim League observed 'Day of Deliverance' on 1939 when the Congress Party members who of the Central and provincial governments, mass protesting the Viceroy Linlithgow's decision India a party to the Second World War without celebration was intended to rejoice the resignation members of the rival Congress party from central offices. It was led by Muslim League Ali Jinnah. It was a step towards achieving of a separate Muslim state, which would later

14. #14State PCS 1996
    In 1937 elections, Congress secured a clear majority in the State numbering
    • AThree
    • BFour
    • CFive
    • DSix
    Answer: (C) Five
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct elections of 1937 were held under the Government Act 1935, which introduced a limited form of self government to India. The INC contested the elections platform of Purna Swaraj (complete independence). Congress secured a clear majority in the out of eleven provinces. The Congress won of 1,161 seats it contested. It got a clear majority in (98/152); 2. Central Provinces (70/112); 3. 4. Orissa (36/60); 5. United Provinces was able to form its government in two with support of other parties in Bombay Frontier Provinces

15. #15JPSC 2021
    Before 1947, 26th January was called as
    • ARepublic Day
    • BMartyr's Day
    • CConstitution Day
    • DPoorna Swaraj Day
    Answer: (D) Poorna Swaraj Day
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 194 7, 26th January was celebrated as 'Poorna On 19 December 1929, during the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress, a historic 'Purna Swaraj' or total independence was resolution led to the declaration of 26 January Independence Day, urging Indians to celebrate British rule nationwide. The Poorna Swaraj celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India. part in rallies and demonstrations, and they Indian flag. The day was a symbol of the Indian for independence. After India gained independence 26th January became Republic Day. Important Tips Martyrs Day: January 30 is recognised nationally as Martyrs' Day in India, to mark the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. A number of states and regions recognise other days as Martyrs' Days locally. Constitution Day: Constitution Day (Samvidhana Divasa) is celebrated in India on 26 November annually, marking the

16. #16State PCS 2020
    The Congress Socialist Party was founded in 1934 by
    • AJawaharlal Nehru and Vinoba Bhave
    • BJawaharlal Nehru and Jay Prakash Narayan
    • CJayprakash Narayan and Acharya Narendra Dev
    • DAshok Mehta and Dr. Rajendra Prasad (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer: (C) Jayprakash Narayan and Acharya Narendra Dev
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Prakash Narayan, Ram Mauohar Lohia, and Dev founded the Congress Socialist Party The Congress Socialist Party emerged as a within the Congress Party. Born out of ideology with Mahatma (;andhi, its objectives centered both independence and socialism. Ram played a role in disseminating its ideas through of the 'Congress Socialist' journal. However, eventually dissolved in 1948

17. #17State PCS 2008
    Who was the first President of All India Trade Union Congress?
    • AB.T. Ranade
    • BSatya Bhakta
    • CLala Lajpat Rai
    • DN.M. Joshi
    Answer: (C) Lala Lajpat Rai
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) is the union federations in India. It was established 31, 1920 at Bombay Presidency, British India. President of the All Indian Trade Union was Lala Lajpat Rai. It is associated with Party of India. Important Tips All Indian Trade Union Congress (AITUC): The first session, the founding conference began on October 31, 1920, in Empire Theatre Bombay with Lala Lajpat Rai as the founding President in which 101 delegates from 64 unions with a membership of 1,40,854 from all over India participated with the presence of political leaders of various shades of opinions such as Motilal Nehru, M.A. Jinnah, Annie Besant, V.J. Patel, B.P. Wadia, Joseph Baptista, Lalubhai Samaldas, Jamnadas, Dwarka Das, B W Wadia, RR Karandikar, Col. J.C. Wedgwood

18. #18State PCS 2005
    Which Congress President negotiated with both Cripps Mission and Lord Wavem
    • AAbul Kalam Azad
    • BJawaharlal Nehru
    • CJ.B. Kriplani
    • DC. Rajagopalachari
    Answer: (A) Abul Kalam Azad
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct President who negotiated with both and Lord Wavell was Abul Kalam Azad. He president of the Congress from 1940 to 1946, and for a united India with provincial autonomy. tried to persuade Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the leader Muslim League, to accept the Cripps Mission's the Wavell Plan, but failed

19. #19State PCS 1997
    The famous slogan 'Swaraj should be for common people not only for classes' was given by
    • AC.R. Das
    • BC. Rajagopalachari
    • CMotilal Nehru
    • DGopi Nath Saha
    Answer: (A) C.R. Das
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct slogan "Swaraj should be for common people not classes" was coined by Chittaranjan Das, as C.R. Das. He championed a more active achieving Swaraj (self-rule) during the 37th Congress session in 1922. This slogan reflected that independence should benefit the masses and specific classes. Das's stance led to the formation of faction, advocating for more direct tactics in government Councils. His slogan evolving dynamics and ideologies within the movement during that period

20. #20State PCS 1996
    In which context did Jai Prakash Narayan get the recognition of national leader?
    • AQuit India Movement
    • BEstablishment of Congress Socialist Party
    • CBhoodan Movement
    • DMaking the member of Congress Executive Committee
    Answer: (A) Quit India Movement
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Prakash Narayan got the recognition of national the context of the Quit India Movement, which was civil disobedience campaign launched by and the Indian National Congress in August an encl to British rule in was arrested by the British authorities on 9 August with other Congress leaders, but he managed to the Hazaribagh jail in Bihar on 9 November 1942. went underground and tried to organize a against the British government. He formed Azad Dasta (Free Force) and with other revolutionaries and groups across He also issued a manifesto titled The Last Battle in which he called for a total revolution against and their collaborators

21. #21State PCS 2013
    Consider the following reports connected with Muslim grievances in the Congress administered provinces: 1. Pirpur Report 2. Shareef Report 3. Muslim sufferings under Congress ruleSelect the correct chronological order of the reports from the code given below
    • A1, 2, 3
    • B2, 1, 3
    • C3, 1, 2
    • D1, 3, 2
    Answer: (A) 1, 2, 3
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is correct: The All India Muslim League annoyed with the Congress for not sharing power established the Pirpur Committee in 1938 to detailed report on the atrocities supposedly the Congress ministries on Muslims. In its report, charged the Congress with interference in rites, suppression of Urdu in favour of Hindi, proper representation and of the oppression of Muslims economic 2 is correct: As per the findings of Sharif 1938, congress was alleged to be pro-Hindu and 3 is correct: A. K. Fazlul Haq's "Muslim Congress Rule" published in 1939 concluded was representing Hindus voice and voice British personalities

22. #22State PCS 2008
    Who amongst the following made regular broadcasted on Congress Radio operated during Quit India
    • AJay Prakash Narayan
    • BSubhash Chandra Bose
    • CRam Manohar Lohia
    • DSucheta Kriplani
    Answer: (C) Ram Manohar Lohia
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Manohar Lohia was one of the prominent leaders Indian independence movement who made on Congress Radio during the Quit He was arrested several times for his speeches and activities, especially during the Movement of 1942. He left the Congress in 1948 his own Socialist Party in 1955. He advocated social reforms, such as the abolition of caste system, the promotion of Hindi as the national language, and of civil liberties

23. #23State PCS 2004
    Who hoisted the Indian flag at midnight of December 31, 1929?
    • AMotilal Nehru
    • BDr. Rajendra Prasad
    • CMahatma Gandhi
    • DJawaharlal Nehru
    Answer: (D) Jawaharlal Nehru
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct the historic day of 31st December 1929, unfurled the flag of India on the banks of the This symbolic act of hoisting the flag spirit of the Indian people's aspiration for The Indian National Congress the resolution of 'Poorna Swaraj' on 1929 in Lahore. This resolution signified unwavering dedication to attaining full self governance and liberating the nation from British rule

24. #24UPPCS 2012
    Who compared administration in India to that of
    • AB.G. Tilak
    • BG.K. Gokhale
    • CDadabhai Naoroji
    • DAnnie Besant
    Answer: (C) Dadabhai Naoroji
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct elections of the Central Legislative Assembly were the Government of India Act, 1919 in the years 1945, whereas the provincial elections of 1937 in India under the Government of India Act of were not any elections held for Central in 1937. Important Tips General elections of 1926: They were held in British India between 28 October and late November 1926 to elect members of the Imperial Legislative Council and the Provincial Legislative Councils. The Swaraj Party was victorious in Provincial Council elections in Bengal and Madras, and also made gains in Bihar and Orissa. Provincial elections of 1937: Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam, NWFP, Bengal, Punja

25. #25UPPCS 2007
    Who among the following was the founder of All India Muslim League?
    • ASir Saiyed Ahmad Khan
    • BSir Mohammad Iqbal
    • CAgha Khan
    • DNawab Salimullah Khan
    Answer: (D) Nawab Salimullah Khan
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1911, Gopal Krishna Gokhale introduced a bill Imperial Legislative Council for the introduction and free primary education in India. was not passed, but it helped to raise awareness of and paved the way for the introduction of education in India in later years

26. #26UPPCS 2006
    The Book 'Mother India' was written by
    • ACatherine Mayo
    • BLala Lajpat Rai
    • CBal Gangadhar Tilak
    • DBipin Chandra Pal
    Answer: (D) Bipin Chandra Pal
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Government of India Act, 1935, reserved seats in legislatures in accordance with the allocation for different communities

27. #27State PCS 2004
    Mahatma Gandhi's dose English compatriot during the freedom movement was
    • AThomas Moore
    • BA. 0. Hume
    • CCharles Andrews
    • DWilliam Wavell
    Answer: (B) A. 0. Hume
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct AO Hume was not associated with the activities of Society. Mr AO Hume was a British and political reformer who founded the Congress in 1885. He was influenced by the Theosophy, but he was not a member of the

28. #28UPSC CDS 2021
    Which one of the following statements about the British Indian Medical Service (IMS) is not correct?
    • AIMS began in 1764
    • BIt recruited health professionals by means of a competitive examination
    • CIndians were never admitted to IMS
    • DThe IMS was at first meant to look after the troops
    Answer: (D) The IMS was at first meant to look after the troops
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 194 7, 26th January was celebrated as 'Poorna On 19 December 1929, during the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress, a historic 'Purna Swaraj' or total independence was resolution led to the declaration of 26 January Independence Day, urging Indians to celebrate British rule nationwide. The Poorna Swaraj celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India. part in rallies and demonstrations, and they Indian flag. The day was a symbol of the Indian for independence. After India gained independence 26th January became Republic Day. Important Tips Martyrs Day: January 30 is recognised nationally as Martyrs' Day in India, to mark the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. A number of states and regions recognise other days as Martyrs' Days locally. Constitution Day: Constitution Day (Samvidhana Divasa) is celebrated in India on 26 November annually, marking the

29. #29UPSC CDS 2020
    The creation of a Federal Court in India was advocated by which of the following Acts/ Commissions?
    • AThe Government of India Act, 1919
    • BThe Lee Commission, 1923
    • CThe Government of India Act, 1935
    • DThe Indian Councils Act, 1909
    Answer: (C) The Government of India Act, 1935
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Indian National Congress passed the Resolution at its Lahore session in historic resolution, also known as the resolution, declared the goal of achieving for India. It was a response to the negotiations with the British over dominion Lahore session led by Jawaharlal Nehru marked point in the freedom movement, advocating and celebrating January 26, 1930, as the Day. Important Tips Nagpur Congess Session-1920: The Indian National Congress held its annual session in December 1920 in Nagpur, presided over by C. Vijayaraghavachariar. It marked a turning point as the INC adopted the Non-Cooperation Resolution, advocating boycott of foreign goods, schools, and courts, and promoting Hindu-Muslim harmony. The session established a IS-member Congress Working Committee, shifting focus from constitutional means to extraconstitutional peaceful struggle for Swaraj. Belgaon Cong

30. #30UPSC CDS 2020
    At which one of the following Sessions of the Indian National Congress was the resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy passed?
    • ATripuri Session
    • BLahore Session
    • CLucknow Session
    • DKarachi Session
    Answer: (D) Karachi Session
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Karachi Resolution on Fundamental Rights Policy was passed by the Indian at its Karachi session in 1931. The session over by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Important Tips Two resolutions were adopted, one on Fundamental Rights and the other on National Economic Programme, which made the Karachi session particularly memorable. The Resolution on Fundamental Rights guaranteed: free speech and free press right to form associations right to assemble universal adult franchise equal legal rights irrespective of caste, creed and sex neutrality of state in religious matters free and compulsory primary education protection to culture, language, script of minorities and linguistic groups The Resolution on National Economic Programme included: substantial reduction in rent and revenue in the case of landholders and peasants exemption from rent for uneconomic holdings relief from a

31. #31UPSC CDS 2018
    Who took over the 'Eka Movement' started by the Congress in Awadh during 1921- 1922?
    • ABhagwan Ahir
    • BMadari Pasi
    • CBaba Ramchandra
    • DShah Naeem Ata
    Answer: (C) Baba Ramchandra
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Bahadur Sapru was an eminent lawyer, political social reformer in India during the British Raj. He was of the Indian National Congress and the All Federation. He was also a member of the Conferences. Sapru played an important role in of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. He was the Gandhi and the British Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Important Tips Chintamani: Sir Chintamani was an Indian editor, journalist, and progressive politician. Born on the Telugu New Year's Day (Ugadi) in Andhra Pradesh. He served as the Chief Editor of The Leader from 1909 to 1934. Chintamani was appointed as the Education Minister of the United Provinces of British India under the Dyarchy system of the Government of India Act 1919

32. #32CGPSC 2015
    The famous book "Foundation of Indian Culture" is authored by
    • ARabindranath Tagore
    • BShri Aurobindo
    • CRadhakrishnan
    • DBhagwan Das (e) None of these
    Answer: (A) Rabindranath Tagore
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Prakash Narayan got the recognition of national the context of the Quit India Movement, which was civil disobedience campaign launched by and the Indian National Congress in August an encl to British rule in was arrested by the British authorities on 9 August with other Congress leaders, but he managed to the Hazaribagh jail in Bihar on 9 November 1942. went underground and tried to organize a against the British government. He formed Azad Dasta (Free Force) and with other revolutionaries and groups across He also issued a manifesto titled The Last Battle in which he called for a total revolution against and their collaborators

33. #33State PCS 2004
    Who made the agreement between Muslim League and Congress in 1916?
    • AB. G. Tilak
    • BGokhle
    • CAnnie Besant
    • DJ. L. Nehru urnlm H
    Answer: (A) B. G. Tilak
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct G. Tilak made the agreement between Muslim League possible during Lucknow session, popularly pact of 1916. The Lucknow Pact of 1916 is Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad AH represented the Congress while framing the Muslim League was led by Muhammad Ali was adopted by the Congress at its Lucknow session 29 and by the Muslim league on Dec. 31, 1916

34. #34State PCS 2004
    Who is the author of flag song (Jhanda Geet) of India?
    • ARabindranath Tagore
    • BRamdhari Singh Dinkar
    • CShyamlal Parshad Gupta
    • DGanesh Shankar Vidyarthi
    Answer: (C) Shyamlal Parshad Gupta
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct author of the flag song (Jhanda Geet) of India Gupta. This patriotic song, with seven stanzas, was later modified by recognizing three stanzas as the "Dhwajgeet" song. It was officially accepted in the Congress 1938. Shyamlal Gupta 'Parshad' was a prominent poet known for his strong expressions of nationalism. played a significant role in inspiring many to the country's freedom struggle

35. #35State PCS 2002
    Swaraj as a national demand was first made by
    • AB.G.Tilak
    • BC.R.Das
    • CDadabhai Naoroji
    • DMahatma Gandhi
    Answer: (C) Dadabhai Naoroji
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Naoroji, also known as the 'Grand Old Man was born on 4th September 1825. He was the a member of the Indian National Congress in 1885 A. 0. Hume and Dinshaw Wacha. Dadabhai Swaraj as national demand for the first time Calcutta session of Congress in 1906 Important Tips Dadabhai Naoroji became the president of the Congress party in 1886, 1893, and 1906. Dadabhai Naoroji was one of the first Indian political activists and mentors of Mahatma Gandhi, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Gopal Krishna Gokhale. In 1909, Mahatma Gandhi gave a wider interpretation of Swaraj in his book Hind

36. #36UKPSC 2002
    Who among the following was the author of the official history of Congress?
    • AC. Rajagopalachari
    • BJ.B. Kripalani
    • CPattabhi Sitaramayya
    • DSardar Patel
    Answer: (C) Pattabhi Sitaramayya
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct author of the official history of the Indian was Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramayya. His book, of the Indian National Congress," provides account of the Congress party's and organization from its inception in 1935. This two-volume work offers insights into sessions, debates, pacts, internal developments, faced by the party during its early years. Sitaramayya's efforts to document the earned him the title of the "historian of

37. #37Practice set
    Which of the following were the objectives of All India Kisan Sabha, 1936? 1. Abolition of Zamindari. 2. Security of tenure for tenants. 3. Securing living wage for labourers. 4. Complete abolition of land revenues:Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1, 2 and 3 only
    • B2, 3 and 4 only
    • C1, 3 and 4 only
    • D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct answer In 1936, at the Lucknow session of the Congress, All Sabha was formed with Swami Sahajanand as its and N.G. Ranga as its first General Secretary. session of All India Kisan Sabha was greeted in Jawaharlal 1,2 and 3 are correct: The All-India Kisan a Kisan Manifesto in Bombay and formally to the Congress Working committee to be its forthcoming manifesto for the 1937 elections. were the items included by this manifesto

38. #38Practice set
    With reference to the spread of Marxist and Socialist ideas, consider the following statements: 1. Workers and Peasants Party (WPP) was organized as a left-wing subgroup in Indian National Congress (INC) 2. The Communist Party of India was formed in Tashkent. 3. Kanpur Communist Conference formalized the foundation of Communist Party of India.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (C) All three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct: The Workers and Peasants was organized as a left-wing subgroup under National Congress in 1925-1929. The of WPP was S.A. Dauge, Muzzafar and Sohan Singh 2 is correct: The Communist Party of India in 1920 by M.N. Roy along with Abani Mukherji now the capital of 3 is correct: The Kanpur communist from December 26 to 28, 1925, was the first the communist groups. The conference formalized of CPI

39. #39Practice set
    Consider the following statements, with reference to All India Kisan Sabha: 1. N.G. Ranga was the first general secretary of the organization. 2. It strongly influenced the Congress' election manifesto of 1937.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct. The All-India Kisan Sabha founded in Lucknow in April 1936 with Saraswati as the president and N.G. Ranga general secretary. A kisan manifesto was also issued periodical under Indulal Yagnik was started by the 2 is correct. The Congress' manifesto policies, for the 1937 provincial elections, influenced by the AIKS agenda. Congress also held their sessions together in 1936 at Faizpur. Congress' first session in a Solution Option b is the correct 1 is correct: TDA, 1929 made compulsory of Courts of Inquiry and for settling industrial 2 is incorrect: It forbade trade union coercive or purely political nature and even 3 is correct: It made illegal the strikes in services like posts, railways, water and each individual worker planning to go on an advance notice of one month to the administration

40. #40Practice set
    With reference to peasant movements, consider the following: 1. Home Rule activists played important role in organization of Kisan Sabha's in United Provinces. 2. The All-India Kisan Congress/Sabha was founded in 1936 with Swami Sahajanand Saraswati as the President.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct: The First World War had prices of food and other necessities. This worsened of the UP peasants. Mainly due to the efforts Home Rule activists, kisan sabhas were organised The United Provinces Kisan Sabha was set up in by Gauri Shankar Mishra and Indra Narayan 2 is correct: All-India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) in Lucknow in April 1936 with Swami as the president. The AIKS and the Congress sessions in Faizpur in 1936

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