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What was the main aim of the Forward Bloc according to the text?

To organize a Provisional Government in India

To bring all radical elements of the Congress Party into the Forward Bloc (correct)

To seek support from the French and Spanish governments

To strengthen the cooperation with the British Government

Which leader became the idol for youth all over the country as mentioned in the text?

Mohan Singh

Subash Chandra Bose (correct)

Mahatma Gandhi

Jawaharlal Nehru

What did Subash Chandra Bose urge INA soldiers to do?

Retreat from Delhi

Move towards Delhi and free India from British control (correct)

Surrender to the British Government

Seek help from the French Army

What was one of the core objectives of the Indian National Army as per the text?

To organize a Provisional Government to free India Signup and view all the answers

What was the motto of the Indian National Army according to the text?

'Unity, Faith, Sacrifice' Signup and view all the answers

Which country did Subash Chandra Bose seek support from to eliminate British rule from India?

Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Forward Bloc mentioned in the text?

To rebuild India on Socialist lines with the support of various groups Signup and view all the answers

Which incident led to Mahatma Gandhi calling off the noncooperation movement in February 1922?

Chauri-Chaura incident Signup and view all the answers

What did Lord Irwin agree to as part of negotiations during the Civil Disobedience Movement?

Manufacture of salt by people living near the seashore Signup and view all the answers

Which movement started with Gandhiji's Dandi March?

Civil Disobedience Movement Signup and view all the answers

What were the three main reasons behind the noncooperation movement mentioned in the text?

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Rowlatt Act, Khilafat Movement Signup and view all the answers

What did the Congress agree to as part of their negotiations during the Civil Disobedience Movement?

Suspend the Civil Disobedience Movement Signup and view all the answers

Why did Indian soldiers feel emboldened to fight against the British?

The British were beaten in the First Afghan War by the Afghans. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major cause of economic discontent among Indians during the British rule?

The exploitation of Indian resources for British industrial growth. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Indian soldiers have reservations about overseas duty?

It contradicted their religious beliefs and customs. Signup and view all the answers

How did British policies impact Indian industries and handicrafts negatively?

By limiting the sale of Indian textiles in England. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the decline of Indian handicrafts and competition with English textiles?

The imposition of restrictions on the sale of Indian textiles in England. Signup and view all the answers

Why did people move to cities during British rule in India?

To find employment opportunities that were scarce in rural areas. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Indian National Army and Forward Bloc

The main aim of the Forward Bloc was to establish a socialist state in India.
Subash Chandra Bose became an idol for the youth across the country.
Subash Chandra Bose urged INA soldiers to fight against the British and eliminate British rule from India.

Indian National Army

One of the core objectives of the Indian National Army was to end British rule in India.
The motto of the Indian National Army was "Ittehad, Itmad aur Qurbani" (Unity, Faith, and Sacrifice).
Subash Chandra Bose sought support from Japan to eliminate British rule from India.

Non-Cooperation Movement

The main objective of the Forward Bloc was to end British rule in India.
The Chauri Chaura incident led to Mahatma Gandhi calling off the non-cooperation movement in February 1922.
The Civil Disobedience Movement started with Gandhiji's Dandi March.
The three main reasons behind the non-cooperation movement were the khilafat movement, the Punjab atrocities, and the Rowlatt Act.

British Rule and Indian Economy

Lord Irwin agreed to release all prisoners arrested during the Civil Disobedience Movement as part of negotiations.
The Congress agreed to calling off the Civil Disobedience Movement and participating in the Round Table Conference as part of their negotiations.
Indian soldiers felt emboldened to fight against the British due to Subash Chandra Bose's leadership and INA's formation.
A major cause of economic discontent among Indians during British rule was the exploitation of Indian resources and economy.

Indian Industries and Handicrafts

Indian soldiers had reservations about overseas duty because they were forced to fight in wars that were not their own.
British policies negatively impacted Indian industries and handicrafts by imposing heavy tariffs, restricting imports, and fostering a sense of dependence on British industries.
The decline of Indian handicrafts and competition with English textiles was caused by the imposition of heavy tariffs, restriction on imports, and the exploitation of Indian resources.
People moved to cities during British rule in India due to poverty, lack of employment opportunities, and the decline of Indian industries and handicrafts.

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