Indian National Movement Quiz

Examinations for positions in the Indian Civil Service, held in England.

A group of educated Indians who desired access to positions in the Indian Civil Service.

A law punishing attempts to incite disaffection towards the government.

A law restricting the press, particularly local languages (vernacular) publications.

Removal of taxes on cotton imported from England.

Tax imposed on cotton produced in India.

A bill giving Indian judges the power to try Europeans.

Indian individuals advocating for self-governance and independence from British rule.

One of the first Indian associations formed, aimed at organizing and expressing grievances

The Indian National Congress (INC) acted as a national political platform for various Indian movements.

The INC was composed of political workers from various parts of India, primarily from the elite.

The early members of the INC comprised lawyers, teachers, doctors, journalists etc., from different regions, and they used constitutionally acceptable methods.

Despite starting small, the INC had representation from across India, leading to India's political mobilization.

The INC's key demands included more Indian participation in the government's processes.

The early nationalists in India helped to develop an understanding of colonialism as an issue to be tackled.

A movement in India (1905) opposing British rule and promoting Indian industries, education, and self-reliance.

The division of Bengal province in British India in 1905, a controversial act strongly opposed by Indians.

A prominent Indian nationalist leader who used the press to oppose British rule and encourage national resistance.

The growing sense of shared identity and desire for self-governance among Indian people against British rule.

Different groups within the Indian National Congress, both advocating for Indian self-rule but with varying approaches, particularly in their methods.

A leading early Indian nationalist and politician, known for the 'Drain of Wealth' theory, which argued that British rule impoverished India.

A prominent Indian political organization formed in 1885 that aimed to represent Indian interests and push for self-governance.

The freedom of the media to express thoughts, criticisms, and opinions, an important aspect of the Indian freedom struggle and national movement.

A prominent figure in the early Indian freedom movement, known for his role in the Indian National Congress (INC).

A concept stating that British rule transferred wealth from India to Britain.

An important Indian nationalist and political leader who advocated for Indian self-interest in the face of British rule.

The Indian national political gathering formed to rally for the reform and interest of Indian people.

A major book by Surendranath Banerjea that explains the impact of British rule on Indian poverty.

The growth of a sense of shared identity and opposition to British rule among Indian people.

The division of the Bengal province in British India into two provinces, motivated by political aims, in 1905.

Lord Curzon, the Viceroy, wanted to weaken Indian resistance to British rule by creating divisions and undermining political unity in Bengal.

A resistance movement against the partition of Bengal, involving both militant and moderate leaders, protesting against the division for political and social reasons.

The British intentionally fostered tensions between Hindus and Muslims to weaken the political power of Indians.

Civil servants proposed dividing Bengal on a linguistic basis. However, Curzon rejected this.

The British government aimed to suppress anti-British political activity in Bengal, using the partition plan as a means to undermine united action.

An act introducing English education in India.

Slavery was ended in that year

Early Indian association focused on organizing and presenting issues.

A popular uprising against indigo farming practices in India.

The order of Indian associations : Madras Native Association, India Society, East India Association, Madras Mahajana Sabha.

A major famine where millions faced starvation in Orissa, India.

A.O. Hume was the founder.

The first president was Surendranath Bannerjea.

Nationalism is the belief in the importance of one's nation and the desire for its advancement and protection.