Chronology of freedom struggle events — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2004

Consider the following events during India’s freedom struggle:

1. Chauri‑Chaura Outrage
2. Minto‑Morley Reforms
3. Dandi March
4. Montague‑Chelmsford Reforms

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events given above?

1. 1‑3‑2‑4
2. 2‑4‑1‑3
3. 1‑4‑2‑3
4. 2‑3‑1‑4

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The correct chronological order is Minto–Morley Reforms (1909) → Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms (1919) → Chauri-Chaura Outrage (1922) → Dandi March (1930).

Answer: (b) 2‑4‑1‑3