Indian National Movement II (1918-1929): UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Indian National Movement II (1918-1929) (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2009Modern History · Indian National Movement II (1918-1929)
Q1. During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did the Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation?
Explanation
The Rowlatt Act was officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, 1919. Popular indignation arose because it allowed the government to detain individuals suspected of anti-government activities without trial for up to two years, violating basic civil rights. The Rowlatt Act (1919) was unrelated to religion. Its primary focus was on curbing political activities, particularly revolutionary movements against British rule. The Act did not address education in any form. Its provisions targeted political dissent and civil liberties rather than cultural or educational systems. The Act was not specifically aimed at trade unions. Its focus was on political repression, targeting freedom fighters and those involved in revolutionary activities.
UPSC 2009Modern History · Indian National Movement II (1918-1929)
Q2. Who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?
Explanation
Mahatma Gandhi founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association in 1920 to improve the working and living conditions of textile workers in Ahmedabad. The association emphasized non-violent methods and arbitration to resolve labour disputes, aligning with Gandhian principles. N.M. Joshi was labour leader and founder of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in 1920 but unrelated to this association.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2009
(c) It authorized the government to imprison people without trial
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2009
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
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