Indian National Movement III (1930-1947): UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
This page lists 3 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) questions on Indian National Movement III (1930-1947) (Modern History). Choose an option to see the correct answer and the full explanation on the same page.
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UPSC 2003Modern History · Indian National Movement III (1930-1947)
Q1. Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946?
Explanation
The Interim Cabinet was formed in September 1946 as part of the transition to India’s independence. It was established under the Cabinet Mission Plan and acted as the provisional government of India. It included leaders from the Indian National Congress and later some members from the Muslim League.
Option (b) is correct: Jawaharlal Nehru was the head of the Interim Cabinet, which was formed in September 1946. He held the position of Vice President of the Executive Council (equivalent to Prime Minister). Other Interim Cabinet Members Important Positions C.H. Baba Works, Mine and Power. John Mathai Industries and Supplies. Asaf Ali Railways and Transport. Baldev Singh Defence. Jagjivan Ram Labour. Liaquat Ali Khan Finance (Muslim League). I.I. Chundrigar Commerce (Muslim League).
UPSC 2003Modern History · Indian National Movement III (1930-1947)
Q2. The leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) was:
Explanation
The Bardoli Satyagraha was a significant peasant movement in Bardoli, Gujarat in 1928, led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It was sparked by the British government’s decision to increase land revenue by 22%, which severely affected the farmers. He organized the farmers to refuse to pay the increased taxes, leading to a successful non-violent protest that resulted in the reversal of the tax hike. His leadership earned him the title "Sardar" (leader) from the women of Bardoli for his success in forcing the British to roll back the revenue hike.
UPSC 2003Modern History · Indian National Movement III (1930-1947)
Q3. An important aspect of the Cripps Mission of 1942 was:
Explanation
The Cripps Mission was sent to India in March 1942 by the British government to secure Indian support for the British war effort during World War II. The mission, led by Sir Stafford Cripps, aimed to offer India greater autonomy in return for cooperation. The Cripps Mission proposed the creation of an Indian Union with Dominion status after the war, which would grant India a degree of self-governance but still leave it under British sovereignty. The Cripps Mission was a failure because it did not meet the expectations of Indian political leaders and both Indian National Congress and Muslim League rejected the proposals.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
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2003
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
2
2003
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
3
2003
(b) the creation of an Indian Union with Dominion status very soon after the end of Second World War
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