Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

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

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bal Gangadhar Tilak”.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak accused INC of practising politics of prayer petition and protest.

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