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Modern History UPSC PYQ 2015

8 questions from the UPSC 2015 examination.

8 questions

1Mediumprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

AV. O. Chidambaram Pillai
BC. Rajagopalachari
CK. Kamaraj
DAnnie Besant
2Easyprelims2 marks
Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)

Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?

ASwadeshi Movement
BQuit India Movement
CNon-Cooperation Movement
DCivil Disobedience Movement
3Mediumprelims2 marks
British Administration & Economic Policies

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? 1. Dadabhai Naoroji 2. G. Subramania Iyer 3. R.C. Dutt

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts. 3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A1 only
B2 and 3
C1 and 3
DNone
5Easyprelims2 marks
Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)

Consider the following statements : 1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. 2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the ‘Sedition Committee’. 2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League. 3. Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha.

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
7Easyprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined

Athe separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature
Bthe jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments
Cthe powers of the Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy
DNone of the above
8Mediumprelims2 marks
Revolutionary & Communist Movements

With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements: 1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes. 2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat. 3. It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B3 only
C1, 2 and 3
DNone
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