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Asked 15 times across 4 UPSC exams over 14 years (2012–2026), peaking in 2024.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 11 of 15 PYQs
- Most asked in 2024
- Recurs across 5 years (2012–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2012 → CDS 2017 → NDA 2024 → CAPF 2024
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (11 of 15) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2026
Consider the following statements in respect of the Rowlatt Act of 1919
- Gandhiji launched a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act, 1919
- The Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the opposition of Indian members
- The Act gave the Government enormous powers to repress political activities
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A I only
- B III only
- C I and II only
- D I, II and III ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CAPF2024
Consider the following statements about the Rowlatt Act of 1919
- It was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council
- Khilafat Committee was formed to oppose the Act
- While Gandhiji was arrested, the local leaders were allowed to continue the protest
How many of the above statements is/are NOT correct?
- A One ✓
- B Two
- C Three
- D None
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
NDA2024
Consider the following events
- Launch of Non-Cooperation Movement
- All-India Khilafat Conference in Delhi
- Passing of the Rowlatt Act
- Jallianwala Bagh incident
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the given events (earliest to latest)?
- A 1, 2, 3, 4
- B 3, 4, 2, 1 ✓
- C 3, 2, 4, 1
- D 2, 3, 4, 1
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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