2018 GS Paper I, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2018 · GS Paper I

Question 79: History and Culture

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha” ?

aAll India Home Rule League
bHindu Mahasabha
cSouth Indian Liberal Federation
dThe Servants of India Society

AnswerUPSC’s answer is (a).

The All India Home Rule League, founded by Annie Besant and Tilak in 1916, was renamed the Swarajya Sabha in 1920 when Gandhi became its president, bringing it into line with the Congress's non-cooperation approach. The Hindu Mahasabha, the South Indian Liberal Federation (Justice Party) and the Servants of India Society kept their own names.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Right: the Home Rule League became the Swarajya Sabha under Gandhi.
  • (b) The Hindu Mahasabha kept its name.
  • (c) The South Indian Liberal Federation kept its name.
  • (d) The Servants of India Society kept its name.

Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2018, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.