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?

<p>M.R. Jayakar of the Hindu Mahasabha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were many Muslims alienated from the Congress?

<p>Due to the failure of the negotiations between the Congress and the Muslim League (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The status of Muslims as a minority within India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure minority political interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The principle of European democracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Separate electorates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Its racial and religious variety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The justification of the Pakistan demand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The formation of a harmonious whole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To defend the Khalifa's temporal powers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Through non-cooperation and refusal to cooperate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was where Gandhi convinced other leaders to start a non-cooperation movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Surrendering titles awarded by the government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It declared British rule was established in India with the cooperation of Indians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To achieve swaraj or self-rule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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