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Modern History UPSC PYQ 2009

11 questions from the UPSC 2009 examination.

11 questions

1Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

Consider the following statements: The Cripps Proposals include the provision for 1. Full independence for India. 2. Creation of Constitution-making body. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
2Easyprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in

ACivil Disobedience Movement
BNon-Cooperation Movement
CQuit India Movement
DSwadeshi Movement
3Easyprelims2 marks
Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)

In the context of the Indian freedom struggle, 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons?

AThe formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall
BPartition of Bengal took effect
CDadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj
DLokmanya Tilak started Swadeshi Movement in Poona
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

In the ‘Individual Satyagraha’, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second?

ADr. Rajendra Prasad
BPandit Jawaharlal Nehru
CC. Rajagopalachari
DSardar Vallabhbhai Patel
5Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

Consider the following statements : 1. The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation to be based on a Union of the provinces of British India and the Princely States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Peasant, Tribal & Labour Movements

Who of the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?

AMahatma Gandhi
BSardar Vallabhbhai Patel
CN. M. Joshi
DJ. B. Kripalani
7Easyprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

Which one of the following began with the Dandi March?

AHome Rule Movement
BNon-Cooperation Movement
CCivil Disobedience Movement
DQuit India Movement
8Easyprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

Who of the following Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India?

AJames Ramsay MacDonald
BStanley Baldwin
CNeville Chamberlain
DWinston Churchill
9Easyprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

With which one of the following movements is the slogan “Do or die” associated?

ASwadeshi Movement
BNon-Cooperation Movement
CCivil Disobedience Movement
DQuit India Movement
10Easyprelims2 marks
Social & Religious Reform Movements

In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta?

AHenry Louis Vivian Derozio
BIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
CKeshab Chandra Sen
DRaja Rammohan Roy
11Easyprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation?

AIt curtailed the freedom of religion
BIt suppressed the Indian traditional education
CIt authorized the government to imprison people without trial
DIt curbed the trade union activities
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