Question 1

During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in:

Accepted Answer

In the Indian National Movement, Aruna Asaf Ali played a significant role as a key female organizer of underground activities during the Quit India Movement. She was a wanted figure with a reward of Rs 5000 on her arrest. As time went on, she became known as the grand old lady of the independence movement.

Question 2

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to 'Swarajya Sabha'?

Accepted Answer

In 1920, the All India Home Rule League changed its name to 'Swarajya Sabha' after Gandhi accepted the presidency of the organization due to persistent requests from its members.

Question 3

For the Karachi session of Indian National Congress in 1931 presided over by Sardar Patel, who drafted the Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme?

Accepted Answer

During the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress in 1931, Sardar Patel served as the presiding officer. At this session, a resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme was adopted by the Congress. The Resolution was initially drafted by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, making him the correct option for the question.

Question 4

With reference to the history of India, 'Ulgulan' or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

Accepted Answer

In the 1890s, the indigenous Mundas of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, led by Birsa Munda, rose up in rebellion against British colonial rule. This uprising was known as Ulgulan, or the Great Tumult.

Question 5

Who among the following wrote the book–Ayodhya : 6 December 1992?

Accepted Answer

P V Narasimha Rao, the 9th Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996, authored the book "Ayodhya: 6 December 1992". This book was written by him.

Indian National Movement — UPSC Previous Year Questions

During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in:

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Indian National Movement — UPSC Previous Year Questions

During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in:

Year-wise Distribution

Sample Questions