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Modern History UPSC PYQ 2013

6 questions from the UPSC 2013 examination.

6 questions

1Mediumprelims2 marks
Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)

Annie Besant was 1. Responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement 2. The founder of the Theosophical Society 3. Once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
2Easyprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because

AIndians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
BSimon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy in the Provinces
Cthere was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
Dthe Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
3Easyprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

Quit India Movement was launched in response to

ACabinet Mission Plan
BCripps Proposals
CSimon Commission Report
DWavell Plan
4Easyprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

Adirectly elected by the people of those Provinces
Bnominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
Celected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
Dselected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
5Easyprelims2 marks
British Administration & Economic Policies

The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

Aimposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians
Bimposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
Cremoval of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
Dremoval of a duty on imported cotton cloth
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Peasant, Tribal & Labour Movements

The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for

Athe reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
Bthe grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
Cthe uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
Dwriting off all peasant debts
Modern History — All Years|All Subjects