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UPSC Mains GS 1 PYQ: Freedom Struggle (2013–2026)

Every question on Freedom Struggle asked in UPSC Mains General Studies I from 2013–2026, 17 in all, newest first.

2026 · Q3 Freedom Struggle · 10 marks

The significance of the Gandhian movements lay in the masses they mobilized. Elucidate.

2024 · Q3 Freedom Struggle · 10 marks

What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.

2021 · Q11 Freedom Struggle · 15 marks

To what extent did the role of the Moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment.

2021 · Q12 Freedom Struggle · 15 marks

Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.

2020 · Q13 Freedom Struggle · 15 marks

Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss.

2019 · Q11 Freedom Struggle · 15 marks

Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate.

2018 · Q3 Freedom Struggle · 10 marks

Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

2017 · Q3 Freedom Struggle · 10 marks

Why did the 'Moderates' fail to carry conviction with the nation about their proclaimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth century?

2017 · Q13 Freedom Struggle · 15 marks

Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indian independence since the twenties of the last century.

2016 · Q4 Freedom Struggle · 12.5 marks

Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.

2016 · Q5 Freedom Struggle · 12.5 marks

Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.

2015 · Q3 Freedom Struggle · 12.5 marks

How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence without Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss.

2015 · Q4 Freedom Struggle · 12.5 marks

Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, despite having divergent approaches and strategies, had a common goal of amelioration of the downtrodden. Elucidate.

2014 · Q7 Freedom Struggle · 10 marks

In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India?

2013 · Q3 Freedom Struggle · 10 marks

Defying the barriers of age, gender and religion, the Indian women became the torch-bearer during the struggle for freedom in India. Discuss.

2013 · Q4 Freedom Struggle · 10 marks

Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyze their role in the Indian struggle for freedom.

2013 · Q8 Freedom Struggle · 10 marks

Discuss the contributions of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre- and post-independent India.