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Q73. The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is on significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the:

The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is on significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2014 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.

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At the historic Lahore Session of December 1929 presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, the Indian National Congress declared 'Purna Swaraj' (complete independence) as its ultimate goal and authorized the launching of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q73)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2014 Q73

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 73 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (B): "Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2014 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.

How can I solve this Partition & Independence UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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