Gandhi and Anti-Colonial Struggles
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What was a key technique employed by Mahatma Gandhi in his anti-colonial struggle?

  • Civil Disobedience
  • Satyagraha (correct)
  • Militant Revolt
  • Political Negotiation

    • Which major event triggered Mahatma Gandhi's Anti-Rowlatt satyagraha?

  • The Amritsar Massacre
  • The Quit India Movement
  • The Rowlatt Act (correct)
  • The Indian Civil Disobedience Movement

    • How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre affect public perception of the British government?

  • It led to a complete loss of faith in the British government. (correct)
  • It caused an increase in collaborative efforts with the British.
  • It had no significant impact on public opinion.
  • It strengthened loyalty among Indian nationalists.

    • What was one of the social reforms that Gandhi advocated for during his movement?

    <p>Eradication of untouchability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Rabindranath Tagore take in response to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

    <p>He renounced his knighthood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept defines a nation as a community socially constructed and imagined by its people?

    <p>Nationalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of Indian nationalism?

    <p>Commercialization of agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act restricted the possession of firearms by Indians?

    <p>The Arms Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one key outcome of the oppressive nature of colonial expansion in India?

    <p>Rise of independence movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural figures were considered precursors to the Indian National Congress?

    <p>Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and Rabindranath Tagore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did the introduction of railways and telegraphs impact India?

    <p>Enhanced inter-regional connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which policy, adopted by the British, contributed to the decline of traditional industries in India?

    <p>Racial discrimination policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant connection made through the adoption of a uniform postal system?

    <p>Integration of national identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political association is NOT considered a precursor to the Indian National Congress?

    <p>Indian Provincial Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary belief of the Moderates within the Indian National Congress?

    <p>The British respected Indian ideals and would accept gradual reforms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress?

    <p>WC Bonnerjee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a key demand of the Moderates?

    <p>Inner circle decision-making power for Congress leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many delegates attended the first session of the Indian National Congress?

    <p>72</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the early years of the Indian National Congress?

    <p>Moderates initially dominated and sought gradual reforms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary aspirations of the Moderates regarding governmental structure?

    <p>More significant Indian representation in government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the formal beginnings of the Indian National Congress?

    <p>The first Congress session in Bombay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Partition of Bengal in 1905?

    <p>To weaken nationalist sentiments in Bengal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the formation of the All India Muslim League in 1906?

    <p>Salimullah Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable feature of the Morley-Minto Reforms?

    <p>Provision for separate electorates for Muslims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which slogan was popularized by Bal Gangadhar Tilak regarding self-rule?

    <p>Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What methodology was NOT characteristic of the Swadeshi and boycott movements in 1905?

    <p>Encouraging the use of British products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which event did the conflict between moderates and extremists within the Indian National Congress reach a peak?

    <p>Surat Session of the INC in 1907</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the radical extremists advocate for as opposed to the moderate leaders?

    <p>More radical methods for achieving self-governance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a significant legislative act passed in 1909 that impacted Muslim political representation?

    <p>Indian Councils Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant change did the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 introduce for Muslims in India?

    <p>Creation of reserved constituencies for Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the All India Muslim League formed in 1906?

    <p>To represent the interests of Muslims in governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the leaders of the Home Rule League established in 1916?

    <p>Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the impact of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919?

    <p>They expanded the size of provincial councils and introduced dyarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the mass phase of the Indian National Movement beginning in the 1920s?

    <p>Involvement of diverse sections of society such as peasants and workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which secret society was known for carrying out assassinations and attacks against British officials?

    <p>The Abhinav Bharat Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many individuals associated with the National Movement consider violence a viable option?

    <p>They saw it as the most effective means to achieve independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lucknow Session of 1916 was significant primarily for which reason?

    <p>It resulted in a historic agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the Simon Commission in 1927?

    <p>Boycott by Indian political parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant law did Gandhiji choose to break during the Civil Disobedience Movement?

    <p>The Salt Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Indian National Congress boycott the First Round Table Conference in November 1930?

    <p>Because no decisions could be made without their participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key demand outlined in the Nehru Report of 1928?

    <p>Dominion Status for India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement?

    <p>The Dandi March</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one significant result of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed in early 1931?

    <p>Certain concessions from the British government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Sarojini Naidu in the context of the Civil Disobedience Movement?

    <p>A prominent female leader who led the salt march of Satyagrahis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the British government pass the Government of India Act aimed at establishing a federal structure in India?

    <p>1935</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which revolutionary was involved in the Kakori Conspiracy Case and subsequently sentenced to death?

    <p>Ram Prasad Bismil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What slogan did Subhas Chandra Bose promote as the leader of the Indian National Army?

    <p>Jai Hind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the central message of Gandhiji's speech before the Quit India Movement?

    <p>Freedom must be achieved at any cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main aim of the Cabinet Mission of 1946?

    <p>To create a federation including princely states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which revolutionary was arrested and executed after the attack on the Chittagong armoury?

    <p>Surya Sen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ideological difference led Subhas Chandra Bose to leave the Indian National Congress?

    <p>Opposition to non-violent resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the Cabinet Mission to the demand for Pakistan?

    <p>They rejected Pakistan but offered autonomy to Muslim majority areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was instrumental in the formation of the All India Forward Bloc in 1939?

    <p>Subhas Chandra Bose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the British government promise during the Disobedience Movement?

    <p>To release Indian prisoners and remove the salt tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the outcomes of the Second Round Table Conference?

    <p>No agreement on independence was reached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the Government of India Act of 1935?

    <p>It provided for a bi-cameral legislature at both the center and in some provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Quit India Movement?

    <p>It demonstrated the depth of nationalist feeling among Indians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mahatma Gandhi's main message during the Quit India Movement?

    <p>To initiate a mass struggle with a 'Do or Die' mantra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Third Round Table Conference is correct?

    <p>The Congress did not participate in it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the Congress take following the Government of India Act of 1935?

    <p>They participated in the 1937 elections despite rejecting the Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following events occurred as a direct result of the Quit India Movement?

    <p>The arrest of Congress leaders, including Gandhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary argument promoted by the Muslim League under MA Jinnah?

    <p>Hindus and Muslims are distinct cultural entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the escalation of Hindu-Muslim tensions in India?

    <p>Direct Action Day observed by the Muslim League.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Cabinet Mission propose regarding India's political structure?

    <p>A federation of provinces and princely states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key failures of the interim government formed in 1946?

    <p>The Congress and the Muslim League could not coexist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the general outcome of the Cabinet Mission's proposals regarding Muslim-majority areas?

    <p>The proposals were outright rejected by the Muslim League.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major unrest began as a result of inter-community conflicts in 1946?

    <p>Hindu-Muslim riots in Calcutta.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the interim government formed in September 1946?

    <p>Jawaharlal Nehru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the Muslim League to the Cabinet Mission's rejection of Pakistan?

    <p>They rejected the proposals and reiterated their demand for Pakistan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the Khilafat Movement initiated in 1920?

    <p>To support the Sultan of Turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reaction did Mahatma Gandhi have to the events at Chauri Chaura on February 5, 1922?

    <p>He suspended the Non-cooperation Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group within the Congress aimed to enter Legislative Councils as part of their strategy?

    <p>Pro-changers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions was NOT taken as part of the Non-cooperation Movement?

    <p>Businessmen boycotting Indian businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the key leaders behind the establishment of the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>Muhammad Ali and Hasrat Mohani</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle guided the actions of the No-changers in the Congress during the Non-cooperation Movement?

    <p>Focusing on constructive work in villages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of Mahatma Gandhi's arrest on March 10, 1922?

    <p>It caused a split within the Congress party</p> Signup and view all the answers

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