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Q118. The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because:

The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct

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In October-November 1939, Congress ministries resigned across provinces to protest against Viceroy Lord Linlithgow's unilateral declaration dragging India into the Second World War without the consent of the Indian people or their elected representatives.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q118)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q118

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 118 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (D): "None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 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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