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1857 & Aftermath
Question No. 194Interactive Test Mode
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Q194. The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to:

The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to:

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — constitutional reforms

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The Montagu-Chelmsford Proposals (1918) formed the blueprint for constitutional reforms in India, culminating in the enactment of the Government of India Act 1919.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q194)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → 1857 & Aftermath
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — constitutional reforms

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 194 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Modern History (1857 & Aftermath) question is Option (D): "constitutional reforms". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2016 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "1857 & Aftermath". You can explore all repeated questions from 1857 & Aftermath 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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