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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Topic:[GS-I] The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.21 PYQs
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Mains - GS-I
12 shown2026•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
The significance of the Gandhian movements lay in the masses they mobilized. Elucidate.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.
GS-I
2023•Mains•GS-I•Q.2
What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?
GS-I
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
To what extent did the role of the Moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment.
History
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.12
Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.
Modern History
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss.
GS-I
2019•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.
Gandhian Thoughts
2017•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
Why did the 'Moderates' fail to carry conviction with the nation about their proclaimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth century?
GS-I
2017•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indian independence since the twenties of the last century.
Modern History
2016•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India.
Modern Indian History
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
8 shown2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9
Which one of the following statements about the Eka Movement and Bardoli Satyagraha is correct?
Modern Indian History
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme:
I. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth
II. Observance of strict non-violence
III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public
IV. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes
How many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?
Indian National Movement
2025•Prelims•Paper 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?
Modern History
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.78
Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self-Respect Movement'?
Modern History
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements :
1
It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2
The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
Freedom Struggle
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11
He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was
Freedom Struggle
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69
Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha ?
Freedom Struggle
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68
Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?
History