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Modern History UPSC PYQ 2019

11 questions from the UPSC 2019 examination.

11 questions

1Medium2 marks

With reference to the Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs:PersonPosition held1. Sir Tej Bahadur SapruPresident, All India Liberal Federation2. K. C. NeogyMember, The Constituent Assembly3. P. C. JoshiGeneral Secretary, Communist Party of IndiaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C3 only
D1, 2 and 3
2Medium1 mark

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 the Swadeshi Movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
3Mediumprelims2 marks
Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)

With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries. 2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Peasant, Tribal & Labour Movements

Consider the following pairs : Movement/ Leader Organization All India Anti- Mahatma Gandhi Untouchability League All India Kisan : Swami Sahajanand Sabha Saraswati Self-Respect : E, V. Ramaswami Movement Naicker Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
5Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

Consider the following statements about ‘the Charter Act of 1813’: 1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China. 2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company. 3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Key Personalities & Ideologies

With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs: Person — Position held 1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation 2. K. C. Neogy : Member, The Constituent Assembly 3. P. C. Joshi : General Secretary, Communist Party of India Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C3 only
D1, 2 and 3
7Medium2 marks

With reference to the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of the Swadeshi Movement.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
8Mediumprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of ‘indentured labour’. 2. In Lord Chelmsford’s ‘War Conference’, Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War. 3. 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?

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
9Medium1 mark

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 the Salt Law by the Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
10Medium2 marks

Consider the following pairs:Movement/OrganizationLeader1. All India Anti-Untouchability LeagueMahatma Gandhi2. All India Kisan SabhaSwami Sahajanand Saraswati3. Self-Respect MovementE. V. Ramaswami NaickerWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
11Medium2 marks

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'war Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian People, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulersWhich of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
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