Modern India

Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement : I. The Congress declared the attainment of ‘Swaraj’ by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective. II. It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if ‘Swaraj’ did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a)I only
2. (b)II only
3. (c)Both I and II
4. (d)Neither I nor II

"Sedition has become my religion" was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of

1. (a)the Champaran Satyagraha
2. (b)publicly violating Salt Law at Dandi
3. (c)attending the Second Round Table Conference in London
4. (d)the launch of the Quit India Movement

With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements : 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities. 2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)Both 1 and 2
4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2

No answer is recorded for this question: cancelled by UPSC — marks awarded to all candidates