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Comprehensive Practice Set - History: Key Personalities of the Freedom Struggle

Topic-wise practice set on key personalities of the freedom struggle for OPSC OAS Mains GS-I.

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    Part of the General Studies-I question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.

    A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 28 questions on Key Personalities of the Indian Freedom Struggle for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-I. 14 of them have been set in an actual paper — the years and exams are printed against each (2025, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2006). The rest are practice questions on the same syllabus points.

    Write to the paper. GS-I answers run from 5 to 20 marks depending on the question — check the marks against each one and size your answer accordingly. Attempt the dated questions first: those are the ones that have actually come.

    Previous year questions

    No.QuestionAsked in
    1

    Mahatma Joti Rao Phule's writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

    UPSC Mains GS-I 2025
    15 marks
    2

    Throw light on the role of Jayi Rajaguru and Buxi Jagabandhu in resisting British control and inspiring people during the National Movement.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2022
    15 marks
    3

    Gopal Krushna Gokhle promoted independence from the British Rule. Examine.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2019
    5 marks
    4

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a pivotal role in Quit India Movement. Explain.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2019
    5 marks
    5

    Kuntala Kumari Sabat, a disciple of Gandhi, made sure that women were to take part in Independence Movement. Examine.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2019
    5 marks
    6

    Laxman Nayak was a martyr of Freedom Movement. Justify.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2019
    5 marks
    7

    The role of radicals under Bal Gangadhar Tilak in National Movement in India changed the course of the movement. Do you agree?

    OPSC OAS Mains 2019
    5 marks
    8

    Ram Mohan Roy turned the Brahma Samaj into a leading social organisation of India. Explain.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2019
    5 marks
    9

    Contribution of Dadabhai Naoroji to India's Struggle for Freedom

    OPSC OAS Mains 2018
    5 marks
    10

    Role of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in India's Freedom Struggle

    OPSC OAS Mains 2018
    5 marks
    11

    Contribution of Sarala Devi to the struggle for India's independence in Odisha.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2018
    GS Paper-I Q.2(e) · 5 marks
    12

    Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's role in the Freedom Struggle.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2017
    5 marks
    13

    Aruna Asaf Ali's activities in the National Freedom Struggle.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2017
    5 marks
    14

    Utkalmani Gopabandhu Dash and the Non-Cooperation Movement.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2017
    5 marks
    15

    Harekrushna Mahatab and the integration of Princely States in Odisha.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2017
    5 marks
    16

    Evaluate Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the President of Indian National Congress.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2017
    10 marks
    17

    Role of Rama Devi in the Non-Cooperation Movement in Odisha

    OPSC OAS Mains 2016
    5 marks
    18

    Contribution of Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Dev to the formation of separate province of Odisha

    OPSC OAS Mains 2016
    5 marks
    19

    Contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose to India's Freedom Movement

    OPSC OAS Mains 2015
    5 marks
    20

    Role of Gopabandhu Das during Non-cooperation Movement in Odisha

    OPSC OAS Mains 2015
    5 marks
    21

    Contributions of Madhusudan Das to social, political and economic development of Odisha

    OPSC OAS Mains 2015
    5 marks
    22

    Discuss the contributions of Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das to the Freedom Movements in Orissa.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2006
    GS Paper-I Q.4(a) · 10 marks
    23

    State the contributions of Ramadevi to the shaping of Freedom Movements in Orissa.

    OPSC OAS Mains 2006
    GS Paper-I Q.4(b) · 10 marks

    Practice questions

    No.QuestionSource
    24

    Analyse the converging vision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi in their pursuit of social justice, highlighting the contrasting paths they advocated for achieving it.

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    25

    Illuminate Dadabhai Naoroji's lasting influence on the national movement, encompassing his multi-dimensional contributions to socio-political reforms, economic ideologies, and fervent pursuit of Indian self-rule.

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    26

    Analyse how Mahatma Gandhi's ideologies were shaped by global thinkers of his time. Discuss the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's principle of 'Sarvodaya' in today's socio-economic frameworks, especially in the context of the global North-South divide.

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    27

    Discuss the objective and contribution of Indian Reform Association formed by Keshab Chandra Sen in the late 19th Century.

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    28

    With increasing opportunities for education and general awakening, there were stirrings among the lower castes themselves. In light of this statement, analyze the view & role of Jyotiba Phule as a social reformer in the 19th Century.

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    Sourced from the Odisha Public Service Commission where applicable. opsc.gov.in. EduSaint is not affiliated with OPSC.