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Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a key figure in the Indian social ______ movement.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a key figure in the Indian social ______ movement.
reform
The Rowlatt Act gave the British Government extensive powers to ______ individuals without trial.
The Rowlatt Act gave the British Government extensive powers to ______ individuals without trial.
incarcerate
The Quit India Movement aimed to seek immediate ______ for India from British rule.
The Quit India Movement aimed to seek immediate ______ for India from British rule.
independence
The Swadeshi movement was aimed at promoting Indian ______ and boycotting British products.
The Swadeshi movement was aimed at promoting Indian ______ and boycotting British products.
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of ______ emphasized non-violent resistance for achieving independence.
Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of ______ emphasized non-violent resistance for achieving independence.
The division of Bengal in 1905 was meant to strengthen British ______ by creating communal divisions.
The division of Bengal in 1905 was meant to strengthen British ______ by creating communal divisions.
The Indian National Congress played a significant role in the Indian ______ struggle from its inception.
The Indian National Congress played a significant role in the Indian ______ struggle from its inception.
Mahatma Gandhi took responsibility for the violence at ______ Chaura.
Mahatma Gandhi took responsibility for the violence at ______ Chaura.
Altitude has an effect on ______.
Altitude has an effect on ______.
The Quit India Movement was primarily aimed at gaining ______ from British rule.
The Quit India Movement was primarily aimed at gaining ______ from British rule.
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy's role in social reform
Raja Ram Mohan Roy's role in social reform
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a prominent figure in the Indian social reform movement, advocated for the abolition of Sati, widow remarriage, and the promotion of education.
The Rowlatt Act
The Rowlatt Act
The Rowlatt Act was a controversial law passed by the British government in 1919 to suppress dissent and give authorities extensive powers to arrest and detain individuals without trial.
Quit India Movement
Quit India Movement
The Quit India Movement, launched in 1942, was a nationwide campaign demanding immediate independence from British rule. It called for non-violent civil disobedience and mass resistance.
The Swadeshi Movement
The Swadeshi Movement
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Swadeshi movement's goal
Swadeshi movement's goal
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What did the Swadeshi movement promote?
What did the Swadeshi movement promote?
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British motivation for Bengal division
British motivation for Bengal division
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The Indian National Congress's role
The Indian National Congress's role
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Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha
Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha
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Mahatma Gandhi's response to Chauri Chaura
Mahatma Gandhi's response to Chauri Chaura
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Study Notes
Indian History Quiz: Social Reformers & Independence
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy: A key figure in the Indian social reform movement. (True)
- Rowlatt Act (1919): Gave the British government extensive powers to imprison individuals without trial. (True)
- Quit India Movement: Aimed to achieve immediate independence from British rule. (True)
- Swadeshi Movement: Promoted Indian goods and boycotted British products. (True)
- Humidity and Climate: Humidity significantly influences climate characteristics, but not the Frigid Zone. (False)
- Rowlatt Act: Was not welcomed by Indian leaders as a fair response to civil unrest. (False)
- Quit India Movement: Aimed for independence, not economic development. (False)
- Satyagraha: A philosophy of non-violent resistance, not violence. (False)
- Indian Social Reformers (19th century): Primarily focused on Westernization attempts, not local reform. (False)
- Division of Bengal (1905): Meant to strengthen British control by creating communal divisions. (True)
- Indian National Congress: Played a significant role in the independence struggle from the start. (True)
- Altitude and Climate: Altitude significantly impacts climate. (False)
- Swadeshi Movement: Opposed British imports, not supported them. (False)
- Mahatma Gandhi and Chauri Chaura: Gandhi accepted responsibility for the violence at Chauri Chaura. (True)
- Torrid Zone: Characterized by high temperatures, not cold temperatures. (False)
- Land Breeze: Occurs at night when the land cools faster than the sea. (False)
- Equator and Climate: Distance from the equator is a factor influencing regional climates. (True)
- Rowlatt Act: Perceived as unjust by Indian leaders. (False)
- Post-1922 Armed Revolution: Involved some social reformers, but not just social reformers. (True)
- Climate Factors: Temperature, humidity, and rainfall interact to shape regional climates. (False)
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Test your knowledge of key social reformers and movements in Indian history. This quiz covers significant events like the Quit India Movement, the Rowlatt Act, and the Swadeshi Movement. Explore how these elements contributed to India's journey toward independence.
