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Q247. Who among the following were the founders of the "Hind Mazdoor Sabha" established in 1948 ?

Who among the following were the founders of the "Hind Mazdoor Sabha" established in 1948 ?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and G.G. Mehta

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The Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS) was formed in Calcutta in December 1948 by socialist leaders including Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam, G.G. Mehta, and R.S. Ruikar, after merging the Hind Mazdoor Panchayat and the Indian Federation of Labour.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q247)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and G.G. Mehta

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 247 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (D): "Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and G.G. Mehta". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 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.

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