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Q107. With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2021 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

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On 8th August 1942, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) met at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay and ratified the historic 'Quit India Resolution', launching a non-violent mass struggle under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership with the slogan 'Do or Die'.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q107)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2021 Q107

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 107 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (A): "The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2021 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?

To solve Partition & Independence questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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