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Q63. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base. Reason (R): It was fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it. Which of the following is correct with respect to the above statements? Codes:

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base. Reason (R): It was fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it. Which of the following is correct with respect to the above statements? Codes:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2000 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (C) — A is true but R is false

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Assertion (A) is true: The early Moderate nationalists consisted primarily of Western-educated urban elites (lawyers, journalists, professionals) and failed to mobilize the rural and working-class masses, leading to a narrow social base. Reason (R) is false: The Moderates did not fight merely for their own narrow, selfish group interests; they advocated for national causes, economic welfare of India (e.g., Dadabhai Naoroji's Drain Theory), reduction of land revenue, and broader civil rights.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q63)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — A is true but R is false

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q63

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 63 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (C): "A is true but R is false". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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