UPSC 2004: The name of the famous person of India who returned the Knighthood conferred on him by the British Government as a token of protest against the atrocities in Punjab in 1919 was

The correct answer is option (c): Rabindra Nath Tagore. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2004, GS Paper 1, as Question 32. It falls under Modern History > Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942).

This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.

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