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Topic Satyagraha
Asked 10 times across 5 UPSC exams over 15 years (2011–2026), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 10 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 8 years (2011–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2011 → CAPF 2015 → CDS 2015 → NDA 2020 → CISF 2021
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (6 of 10) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
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)
CISF2021
Gandhiji's first great experiment in Satyagraha was at
- A Champaran. ✓
- B Ahmedabad Mill Strike.
- C Kheda Satyagraha.
- D Satyagraha against Rowlatt Act.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
NDA2020
Where did Gandhiji initially forge the techniques of Satyagraha ?
- A England
- B South Africa
- C North Africa ✓
- D India
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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