Assertive Nationalists in the Indian National Movement Quiz

Questions and Answers

What was the primary goal of the Assertive Nationalists?

To promote economic growth through British investment

To work collaboratively with the British government

To achieve complete Swaraj through self-reliant methods (correct)

To focus on individual rights and freedoms

What was the main criticism of the Early Nationalist leaders by the Assertive Nationalists?

They were too radical in their approach

They were not radical enough in their approach (correct)

They were not effective in their petitions to the British government

They were primarily focused on individual rights

Which of the following was a cause of the rise of Assertive Nationalism?

The growth of the Indian economy

The Indian involvement in World War I

The rise of the Muslim League

The recognition of the true nature of the British rule (correct)

Who were the three prominent leaders of the Assertive Nationalists?

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Bipin Chandra Pal Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the efforts made by the Early Nationalist leaders?

The British government took away existing rights from Indians Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the restrictions on the press from 1892 to 1905?

The Indians realised that the British were taking away their rights Signup and view all the answers

What did the Assertive Nationalists believe was responsible for India's economic ruin?

The British rule in India Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the recognition of the true nature of the British rule?

The Indians realised that they needed to be independent Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the reduction in the number of Indian members in the Calcutta Corporation?

It decreased the number of Indian representatives in the British government Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Assertive Nationalists' call to action?

The Indian people began to make sacrifices for the sake of their country Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Assertive Nationalists

A new group of leaders emerged in the second phase of the national movement, disagreeing with the methods and ideology of the Early Nationalist leaders.
They stood for complete Swaraj, to be achieved by self-reliant methods, and sought a mass-base for their movement.
This group was called the Assertive Nationalists due to their outlook, which advocated active resistance to British imperialism.
They condemned British rule in India, holding it responsible for the country's downfall, and called upon Indians to make sacrifices for their country.

Causes of Assertive Nationalism

Recognition of the true nature of British rule: Efforts by Early Nationalist leaders exposed the true character of British rule, revealing its responsibility for India's economic ruin and growing poverty.
Political events from 1892 to 1905, such as the reduction in Indian members in the Calcutta Corporation and press restrictions, demonstrated that the British were taking away Indians' existing rights.
These events convinced Indians that progress was only possible by replacing British imperialism with a government run by themselves.

Key Leaders of Assertive Nationalism

The Lal-Bal-Pal trio, consisting of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Bipin Chandra Pal, were prominent leaders of the Assertive Nationalist group.

Description

This quiz is about the Assertive Nationalists in the second phase of India's national movement, who sought complete Swaraj through self-reliant methods and mass-based movement. Learn about their ideology and contributions.