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Q49. The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the:

The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2016 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — Agitation against the Partition of Bengal

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'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as mass weapons for the first time during the anti-partition agitation following Lord Curzon's decision to partition Bengal in 1905.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q49)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Agitation against the Partition of Bengal

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2016 Q49

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 49 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (A): "Agitation against the Partition of Bengal". 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 "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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