UPSC Prelims / History

Modern India sample question

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Question

The Non-Cooperation Movement was formally launched in which year?

  1. A. 1919
  2. B. 1920
  3. C. 1922
  4. D. 1930

Correct answer

Option B: 1920

The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920. It was later withdrawn after the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922.

Why the other options are wrong

  • 1919 is associated with the Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh context.
  • 1922 is linked with withdrawal after Chauri Chaura.
  • 1930 is associated with Civil Disobedience and the Salt March.

Practice tip

Modern history revision should keep launch year, withdrawal year and trigger events together.

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