Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Who accused Indian National Congress of practising politics of "Pray, petition and protest"?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: B.G.Tilak

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “B.G.Tilak”.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak accused the Indian National Congress of practicing politics of "Pray, petition, and protest."

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Code:
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Code:
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