Indian National Movement II (1918-1929): UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
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UPSC 1999Modern History · Indian National Movement II (1918-1929)
Q1. The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of:
Explanation
The moderate phase of the Indian National Congress, characterized by the policy of prayer and petition, ended as Bal Gangadhar Tilak and other Extremist leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal advocated for Swaraj (self-rule) and direct action. Extremists under Tilak’s leadership adopted a more assertive stance, focusing on mobilizing the masses and boycotting British institutions through the Swadeshi Movement.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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1999
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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