UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-6

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    Consider the following statements regarding Gurudwara Reform Movement during Independence Movement.                                                  
    1. The movement arose with the objective of freeing the Gurudwaras from the control of corrupt Hindu Mahants.                                                        
    2. Akali Dal and Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) accepted comply non-violence as their belief.                                                                  
    3. Mahatma Gandhi called the deliverance of keys of Golden Temple's Toshakhana to SGPC by the British Government as the first battle won for India's freedom.                              
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2           

    B)  1 and 3

    C)  2 and 3           

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Statement 1 is incorrect. The movement arose with the objective of freeing the Gurudwaras from the control of corrupt Udasi Sikh Mahants (not the Hindu Mahants.) Statement 2 is correct Akali Dal and SGPC accepted complete non-violence as their belief. Statement 3 is also correct, Mahatma Gandhi called the deliverance of keys of Golden Temple's Toshakhana to SGPC by the British Government as the first battle won for India's freedom.     


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