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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Who said, "The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my greatest ambition while in. India is to assist it to a peaceful demise.":

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Lord Curzon

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Curzon”.
The quote "The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my greatest ambitions while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise." is attributed to Lord Curzon.

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