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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1997
Partition & Independence
Question No. 35Interactive Test Mode
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Q35. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List–I | List–II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Moplah revolt | 1. Kerala | | B. Pabna revolt | 2. Bihar | | C. Eka movement | 3. Bengal | | D. Birsa Munda revolt | 4. Awadh | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List–IList–II
A. Moplah revolt1. Kerala
B. Pabna revolt2. Bihar
C. Eka movement3. Bengal
D. Birsa Munda revolt4. Awadh

Codes:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1997 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Moplah Revolt (A-1): Muslim peasant uprisings in the Malabar region of Kerala against Jenmi landlords and British authorities.
  • Pabna Revolt (B-3): Peasant uprising in Pabna district of Bengal (1873–1876) resisting exorbitant rent increases by Zamindars.
  • Eka Movement (C-4): Peasant movement launched in northern districts of Awadh (Hardoi, Bahraich, Sitapur) in late 1921 led by Madari Pasi.
  • Birsa Munda Revolt (D-2): Tribal rebellion (1899–1900) centered in the Chotanagpur plateau (historically part of Bengal/Bihar Presidency, modern Jharkhand).
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q35)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2

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The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (A): "A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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