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UPSC 1996: Of the four forms of political protests mentioned below, which one is derived from the name of the person who used it as a political weapon for the first time?
(a)Boycott
(b)Gherao
(c)Bandh
(d)Hartal
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Boycott
‘Boycott’ is named after Captain Charles C. Boycott, an Irish land agent ostracised by tenant farmers in 1880; his surname became synonymous with the political tactic of refusing dealings with a person or system. The other terms are of Indian origin, so only ‘boycott’ derives from an individual’s name, making option (a) correct. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1996-solved-question-paper/))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 29. It falls under Modern History > Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915).
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