UPSC Prelims Marathon 5 February – Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movements – 2026

Consider the following statements regarding peasant movements across different regions:
1.While the Awadh Kisan Sabha focused on legal reforms within the colonial framework, the Eka Movement in the United Provinces adopted a more radical stance against both the British and the Zamindars.
2.The common thread among the Mappila Rebellion in Malabar and the Bardoli Satyagraha in Gujarat was the demand for the total abolition of the Zamindari system.
3.Regional disparities in peasant agitations were often a result of varying land tenure systems, such as the Ryotwari system in the South and the Mahalwari system in the North.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the impact of World Wars on the Indian Labor Movement:
1.The First World War led to a surge in unionization because the British government encouraged collective bargaining to ensure uninterrupted war production.
2.During the Second World War, the Indian trade union movement faced a major ideological split after the Soviet Union joined the Allies, leading the Communist-led unions to shift from an “Anti-War” to a “People’s War” stance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the 1920s and 30s, consider the following pairs:
Event/DevelopmentKey Aspect
1. Meerut Conspiracy Trial (1929)Targeted 31 labor leaders (including three Britishers) to curb the growth of the Workers and Peasants Party.
2. Bombay Industrial Disputes Act (1938)Introduced by the Congress Ministry to mandate compulsory arbitration, effectively making strikes difficult.
3. Whitley Commission (1929)A Royal Commission appointed to investigate the health, efficiency, and standard of living of industrial labor.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Regarding the Praja Mandal Movements in Princely States, consider the following statements:
1.The movements were unique because they focused exclusively on resisting the autocratic rule of the feudal princes, while maintaining a policy of non-interference toward the British Paramountcy.
2.The All India States’ People’s Conference (AISPC), founded in 1927, aimed to provide a common platform for political dialogue between the princely class and the British Raj.
3.The Praja Mandals often implemented the “Constructive Programme” of the Indian National Congress, such as promoting Khadi and fighting untouchability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the early associations in Princely States, consider the following pairs:
AssociationFounded By / Important PersonalitiesLocation & Year
1. Hitvardhak SabhaFounded by various social activistsPoona (1921)
2. Akhil Bhor Sansthan Praja SabhaWamanrao PatwardhanBhor State (Early 1920s)
3. All India States’ People’s Conference (AISPC)Balwantray Mehta, Maniklal Kothari, and G.R. AbhyankarFirst session in Bombay (1927)
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding Youth Activism in the late 1920s:
1.The emergence of youth activism was significantly catalyzed by the visit of the Simon Commission and the success of the Soviet Five-Year Plans.
2.The “Independence for India League” was a youth-centric pressure group within the Congress that advocated for ‘Dominion Status’ as the immediate goal.
3.Youth activists faced the challenge of being ideologically caught between the “Old Guard” (Swarajists) and the emerging socialist-revolutionary ideas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?