10 Questions
What was the main demand of the Lahore Resolution passed by the Muslim League in 1940?
Formation of an independent state for Muslims
What was the purpose of the Cripps Mission in 1942?
To negotiate the transfer of power from Britain to India
What was the outcome of the Cripps Mission?
The proposal was rejected by both the Congress and the Muslim League
What was the significance of the Direct Action Day called by the Muslim League in 1946?
It triggered widespread communal riots between Hindus and Muslims
What was the purpose of the Round Table Conferences held in the early 1930s?
To establish a federal system of government in India
What was the significance of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?
It represented an attempt at Hindu-Muslim unity
Who was responsible for the Radcliffe Line, which delineated the borders between India and Pakistan?
Sir Cyril Radcliffe
What was the significance of the Rowlatt Act of 1919?
It extended the repressive wartime measures in India
What was the significance of the Gandhi-Jinnah Talks in 1944?
They represented an attempt at reaching a compromise between the Congress and the Muslim League
What was the purpose of the Indian Councils Act of 1861?
To grant Indians more legislative power
Test your knowledge on the Indian independence movement with questions about key figures, events, and objectives. From advocating for Hindu-Muslim unity to celebrating Indian culture, this quiz covers important aspects of the struggle for independence.
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