Chapter 13: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond

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Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond

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2017PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.93

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events:

1
Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy
2
Quit India Movement launched
3
Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
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2019PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.6

Consider the following pairs : Movement/Organization : Leader

1
All India Anti-Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi
2
All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
3
Self-Respect Movement : E. V. Ramaswami Naicker
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2019PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.14

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements :

1
Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
2
In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
3
Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
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2021PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.43
With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
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2021PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.44
Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
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2022PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.54

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements :

1
The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States.
2
Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status.
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2025PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.74
Subsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include the upliftment of 'Harijans' in his political and social programme?
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2025PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.78
Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self-Respect Movement'?
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2017MainsGS-IQ.13
Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indian independence since the twenties of the last century.
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Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.
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2019MainsGS-IQ.11
Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate.
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2021MainsGS-IQ.12
Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.
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2023MainsGS-IQ.2
What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?
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2024MainsGS-IQ.11
"Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment.
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The significance of the Gandhian movements lay in the masses they mobilized. Elucidate.
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2025EssayEssayQ.6
The years teach much which the days never know.
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2014PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.86
The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
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Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?
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2015PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)Q.48

Consider the following statements:

1
The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2
The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
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