Topic Boycott
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 7 years (2019–2026), peaking in 2019.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2019
- Recurs across 2 years (2019–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2019 → CDS 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2026
With reference to the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements
- The Swadeshi Movement had its genesis in the Anti-Partition movement, which was started to oppose the British decision to partition Bengal
- Aurobindo Ghosh was in favour of extending the movement to the rest of India and carrying it beyond the programme of just Swadeshi and Boycott to a full-fledged political mass struggle
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE2019
With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements
- It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries
- The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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