Indian National Movement I (1905-1918): UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
This page lists 2 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) questions on Indian National Movement I (1905-1918) (Modern History). Choose an option to see the correct answer and the full explanation on the same page.
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UPSC 2000Modern History · Indian National Movement I (1905-1918)
Q1. After returning from South Africa, Gandhiji launched his first successful satyagraha in:
Explanation
Upon returning to India from South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi initiated his first successful satyagraha in Champaran in 1917. The movement arose in response to the plight of indigo farmers in Bihar, who were compelled by British planters to grow indigo under oppressive conditions, leading to widespread exploitation. To support these farmers, Gandhi led a peaceful and nonviolent resistance movement, advocating for their rights and justice.
UPSC 2000Modern History · Indian National Movement I (1905-1918)
Q2. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base. Reason (R): It was fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it. Which of the following is correct with respect to the above statements? Codes:
Explanation
The Early Nationalists movement, also known as the Moderates phase of freedom struggle, was led by a group of political leaders between 1885 and 1907. Most of the early nationalist leaders were drawn from educated middle-class professionals including lawyers, teachers and government officials and they adopted a constitutional and peaceful approach to achieve their objectives. Assertion (A) is True: The early nationalists failed to draw the masses into the mainstream of the national movement such that their area of influence remained limited to urban educated Indians. Reason (R) is False: The movement advocated for reforms like better representation in legislative councils, the reduction of discriminatory practices, and educational reforms. While it did not initially address the economic hardships of peasants or workers, it did aim at broader social and political changes within British India.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2000
(c) Champaran
2
2000
(c) A is true but R is false
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