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Indian National Congress

Asked 94 times across 7 UPSC exams over 14 years (2012–2026), peaking in 2020.
94
PYQs
7/4
Exams
15
Years active
2012–2026
Span
2020
Peak
90/94
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Sample questions

CSE2026

Which of the following factors contributed to the formation of the Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939?

  1. Bose failed to win the confidence of Mahatma Gandhi
  2. The Congress Left was disunited and failed to support Bose
  3. The Communists did not support Bose in his endeavours
  4. The supporters of M.N. Roy and socialist leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan preferred Congress unity to supporting Bose
  1. A 1, 2 and 3
  2. B 1, 2 and 4 ✓
  3. C 1, 3 and 4
  4. D 2 and 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
GEO2026
With reference to 8th August, 1942 in the Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
  1. A The Congress Ministries resigned in seven provinces.
  2. B The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
  3. C The Quit India Resolution was passed by the Congress.
  4. D Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE2025

Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement

  1. The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective
  2. It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if 'Swaraj' did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A I only
  2. B II only
  3. C Both I and II ✓
  4. D Neither I nor II
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)

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