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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

"The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions, while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise." Who made this statement?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Curzon

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Curzon”.
The statement "The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions, while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise." was made by: (2) Curzon

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