Indian National Movement I (1905-1918): UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Indian National Movement I (1905-1918) (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 1998Modern History · Indian National Movement I (1905-1918)
Q1. What is the correct sequence of the following events? 1. Tilak’s Home Rule League 2. Komagatamaru Incident 3. Mahatma Gandhi’s arrival in India Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Explanation
The Komagata Maru Incident (1914) involved a Japanese steamship, the Komagata Maru, carrying 376 Indian passengers (mostly Sikhs) attempting to migrate to Canada but were denied entry to Canada under discriminatory immigration laws and were forced to return to Calcutta, India. Gandhi ji stayed in South Africa for 21 years and fought for the rights of the non-Europeans in South Africa. Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and toured India on the advice of Gopal Krishna Gokhale. Tilak established the Indian Home Rule League in April 1916 in Belgaum. The league focused its activities in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Central Province, and Berar, excluding Bombay. The objective was to achieve self-government for India.
UPSC 1998Modern History · Indian National Movement I (1905-1918)
Q2. The Indian Muslims, in general, were not attracted to the Extremist movement because of:
Explanation
Indian Muslims were generally not attracted to the Extremist movement because of the movement’s emphasis on Hindu symbolism, rituals, and historical references. The extremists believed in sacrificing everything including life for the cause of the motherland. They tried to instill self respect and patriotism in the people by invoking past heroes like Ashoka, Shivaji, Maharana Pratap, and this approach alienated many Muslims who felt that their religious and cultural identity was not adequately represented or respected.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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1998
(d) 2, 3, 1
2
1998
(d) extremists’ policy of harping on Hindu aspect
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