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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

Consider, the following events in the history- of India's freedom movement and select the correct chronological order from the codes given below:

1. Non-Co-operation Movement
2. Home Rule Movement
3. Quit India Movement
4. Civil Disobedience Movement

Codes:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 2 1 4 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 1 4 3”.

2) Home Rule Movement - 1916 to 1918
1) Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM) - 1920 to 1922
4) Civil Disobedience Movement - March 12, 1930 - April 6, 1930 3) Quit India Movement - August 8, 1942

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