Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

Which of the following movements drew women out from the seclusion of home? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. Swadeshi Movement
B. Home Rule Movement
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
D. Civil Disobedience Movement

Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2, 3 and 4”.
All of these movements played a significant role in drawing women out of the seclusion of their homes.

Women actively participated in the Indian national movement and they participated in the boycott of foreign goods, picketing of liquor shops, non-payment of taxes, and so on.

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