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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Partition & Independence
Question No. 95Interactive Test Mode
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Q95. The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of:

The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of:

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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The early phase of the Indian National Congress (1885–1905) was dominated by Moderates who relied on constitutional methods, prayers, and petitions. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, along with other extremist leaders, forcefully opposed this 'mendicant' approach, declaring 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' and emphasizing mass mobilization, boycott, and direct action.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q95)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 95 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (B): "Bal Gangadhar Tilak". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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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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