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Partition & Independence
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Q130. Who of the following Prime Ministers sent the Cripps Mission to India?

Who of the following Prime Ministers sent the Cripps Mission to India?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Winston Churchill

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British Prime Minister Winston Churchill sent the Cripps Mission, headed by Sir Stafford Cripps, to India in March 1942 under intense pressure from Allied powers (the USA and China) and the advancing Japanese threat in Southeast Asia.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q130)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Winston Churchill

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q130

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 130 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (D): "Winston Churchill". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 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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