CBSE Class 8 Social Science History Chapter 9 Quiz

The Making of the National Movement in India

• The National Movement of India commenced in the mid-19th century.

Factors Contributing to the National Movement

• The widespread discontent among the Indian people, especially among the educated middle class, contributed to the making of the National Movement in India.

Political Associations after 1850

• The political associations formed after 1850, such as the Indian Association, had goals that represented the aspirations of all the people of India.
• The main role of these political associations was to articulate the grievances of the Indian people and to demand reforms from the British government.

Mass Nationalism

• The event associated with mass nationalism during the National Movement in India is the Revolt of 1857.

British Control in India

• The primary target of British control in India was the exploitation of Indian resources for their own economic benefits.

The Arms Act and the Vernacular Press Act

• The Arms Act of 1878 was passed to disarm the Indians and to prevent them from owning arms.
• The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was passed to restrict the freedom of the Indian press.

The Ilbert Bill

• The Ilbert Bill introduced in 1883 sought to allow Indian judges to try European offenders, thereby introducing racial equality in the justice system.

The Indian National Congress

• The Indian National Congress was established in 1885.
• In the first twenty years after its establishment, the Congress demanded greater autonomy and eventual self-rule for India.

Criticism of the Moderates

• Leaders like Bepin Chandra Pal, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Lala Lajpat Rai criticized the Moderates for their moderate approach and their inability to effectively challenge British rule.