Q: In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?
(a)All India Home Rule League
(b)Hindu Mahasabha
(c)South Indian Liberal Federation
(d)The Servants of India Society
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Gandhian Era & Mass Movements (1919-1947) — UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions
1 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on Gandhian Era & Mass Movements (1919-1947) (Modern History). Spanning from 2018 to 2018. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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What UPSC Asks About Gandhian Era & Mass Movements (1919-1947)
The Gandhian era (1919-1947) is the most visible part of the freedom struggle, yet UPSC Prelims often surprises aspirants by testing micro-facts within the mass movements. From Champaran and Ahmedabad strikes to Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Individual Satyagraha and Quit India, the Commission asks about programme details, withdrawal causes, the Gandhi–Irwin Pact, Wardha education scheme and participation of women, peasants and princely states. Statements on provincial Congress ministries, INA trials, Cabinet Mission or parallel governments can be clubbed with polity or economy, so cross-discipline reading is vital. Chronology, slogan-leader matching and distinguishing constructive work from political agitation are favourite formats. Even one obscure event, such as the 1927 Bardoli Satyagraha, can fetch easy marks if your notes are granular.
Related Modern History Sub-topics
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)64Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)50British Administration & Economic Policies37Advent Of Europeans & British Expansion35Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)32Revolutionary & Communist Movements22Key Personalities & Ideologies21Social & Religious Reform Movements20
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How does UPSC test Gandhi’s constructive programme vis-à-vis political movements?▼
Prelims may give paired statements—e.g., promoting khadi, basic education and Hindu-Muslim harmony are part of the constructive programme, while boycott of foreign cloth is both constructive and political. Identifying which actions belonged exclusively to mass movements versus everyday constructive work is the key.
Is there a mnemonic to remember the chronological order of major Gandhian mass movements?▼
Use “No Child Quit India” where N = Non-Cooperation (1920-22), C = Civil Disobedience (1930-34) and QI = Quit India (1942). Insert ‘IS’ (Individual Satyagraha, 1940-41) between C and QI to keep the sequence precise for UPSC Prelims.