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Topic Mass mobilization
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 4 years (2017–2021), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 2 years (2017–2021)
Across exams
CDS · 2CSE · 1How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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CDS2021
The call for 'renunciation of (all) voluntary associations with the (British) Government' was given during
- A Non-Cooperation Movement. ✓
- B Civil Disobedience Movement.
- C Quit India Movement.
- D Protest against partition of Bengal.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CDS2017
Which of the following statements about the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) are correct?
- It began as the political wing of the Singh Sabhas in the late 19th century
- It was formed in 1920 as part of the upcoming Akali movement
- It was founded to reclaim control of the Sikh shrines from the government manipulated loyalist committees
- It formed the Akali Dal to coordinate groups (Jathas) to reclaim control of the shrines
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1, 3 and 4
- B 2, 3 and 4 ✓
- C 2 and 4 only
- D 2 and 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
Consider the following statements: The Non Cooperation Movement led to
- Congress becoming a mass movement for the first time
- Growth of Hindu-Muslims unity
- Removal of fear of the British might from the minds of the people
- British government's willingness to grant political concessions to Indians
Of these statements:
- A 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
- B 2 and 3 are correct ✓
- C 1 and 3 are correct
- D 3 and 4 are correct
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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