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UPSC 2004: What was the reason for 5 lakh people of Hong Kong to make a demonstration around the middle of 2003?
(a)They were demanding tax relief
(b)They were against the Hong Kong Government's plan to impose an internal security law
(c)They were the members of Falun Gong group who were demanding religious freedom
(d)They were demanding more direct elections in Hong Kong
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) They were against the Hong Kong Government's plan to impose an internal security law
On 1 July 2003, about half a million Hong Kong residents marched to oppose the government’s plan to enact Article 23 internal-security legislation; the protest was not about taxes, Falun Gong, or elections. Therefore option (b) correctly states the reason. ([aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2003/9/5/hk-withdraws-security-bill?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2004 Current Affairs question?▼
The correct answer is option (b): They were against the Hong Kong Government's plan to impose an internal security law. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2004, GS Paper 1, as Question 39. It falls under Current Affairs > International Conflicts & Security.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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