Hindu-Muslim Communal Clashes in India

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What was the outcome of the negotiations between the Congress and the Muslim League in 1927?

The negotiations failed due to disagreements on representation (correct)

The Congress agreed to separate electorates

The two parties formed an alliance

The Muslim League joined the Civil Disobedience Movement

What was Muhammad Ali Jinnah willing to give up in exchange for reserved seats in the Central Assembly?

Reserved seats in the Muslim-dominated provinces

Separate electorates (correct)

The demand for a separate Muslim state

Representation in proportion to population in the Central Assembly

What was the atmosphere between the Hindu and Muslim communities when the Civil Disobedience Movement started?

One of suspicion and distrust (correct)

One of open conflict

One of negotiation and compromise

One of unity and cooperation

Who opposed efforts at compromise in the All Parties Conference in 1928?

M.R. Jayakar of the Hindu Mahasabha Signup and view all the answers

Why were many Muslims alienated from the Congress?

Due to the failure of the negotiations between the Congress and the Muslim League Signup and view all the answers

What was the concern expressed by many Muslim leaders and intellectuals?

The status of Muslims as a minority within India Signup and view all the answers

What was Sir Muhammad Iqbal's justification for separate electorates for Muslims?

To ensure minority political interests Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Muhammad Iqbal disagree with in his 1930 statement?

The principle of European democracy Signup and view all the answers

What did Hindus think was contrary to the spirit of true nationalism?

Separate electorates Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about India, according to Sir Muhammad Iqbal?

Its racial and religious variety Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Sir Muhammad Iqbal's 1930 statement?

The justification of the Pakistan demand Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Muhammad Iqbal mean by 'communalism in its higher aspect'?

The formation of a harmonious whole Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Khilafat Committee formed in Bombay in March 1919?

To defend the Khalifa's temporal powers Signup and view all the answers

What was Mahatma Gandhi's view on how to achieve swaraj?

Through non-cooperation and refusal to cooperate Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Calcutta session of the Congress in September 1920?

It was where Gandhi convinced other leaders to start a non-cooperation movement Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the initial steps proposed by Gandhi in the non-cooperation movement?

Surrendering titles awarded by the government Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Gandhi's book 'Hind Swaraj'?

It declared British rule was established in India with the cooperation of Indians Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate goal of the non-cooperation movement, according to Gandhi?

To achieve swaraj or self-rule Signup and view all the answers

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