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Who created the image of Bharat Mata and wrote ‘Vande Mataram’ as a hymn to the motherland?
Who created the image of Bharat Mata and wrote ‘Vande Mataram’ as a hymn to the motherland?
What does the Swaraj flag designed by Gandhiji represent in its center?
What does the Swaraj flag designed by Gandhiji represent in its center?
What colors were represented in the tricolor flag designed during the Swadeshi movement in Bengal?
What colors were represented in the tricolor flag designed during the Swadeshi movement in Bengal?
Which aspect of Bharat Mata was portrayed by Rabindranath Tagore in his famous painting?
Which aspect of Bharat Mata was portrayed by Rabindranath Tagore in his famous painting?
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What was the primary aim of various groups and classes of Indians in the first half of the twentieth century?
What was the primary aim of various groups and classes of Indians in the first half of the twentieth century?
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What was one of the main reasons for the slowdown of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What was one of the main reasons for the slowdown of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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Which demand was NOT part of the peasant movement against landlords?
Which demand was NOT part of the peasant movement against landlords?
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Who played a significant role in the Oudh Kisan Sabha that was established in 1920?
Who played a significant role in the Oudh Kisan Sabha that was established in 1920?
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What led to the militant guerrilla movement in the Gudem Hills?
What led to the militant guerrilla movement in the Gudem Hills?
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What was the main demand of plantation workers in Assam during the freedom movement?
What was the main demand of plantation workers in Assam during the freedom movement?
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What event led Mahatma Gandhi to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922?
What event led Mahatma Gandhi to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922?
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What was one consequence of the worldwide economic depression on Indian politics in the late 1920s?
What was one consequence of the worldwide economic depression on Indian politics in the late 1920s?
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What was one purpose of the Statutory Commission set up in the late 1920s?
What was one purpose of the Statutory Commission set up in the late 1920s?
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What was the main demand formalized by the Lahore Congress in December 1929?
What was the main demand formalized by the Lahore Congress in December 1929?
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What significant action did Mahatma Gandhi take on 6 April 1930?
What significant action did Mahatma Gandhi take on 6 April 1930?
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What was the outcome of Mahatma Gandhi's letter to the Viceroy on 31 January 1930?
What was the outcome of Mahatma Gandhi's letter to the Viceroy on 31 January 1930?
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Which event did the slogan 'Go back Simon' refer to?
Which event did the slogan 'Go back Simon' refer to?
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How did the Civil Disobedience Movement spread across India?
How did the Civil Disobedience Movement spread across India?
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What was a key consequence of Mahatma Gandhi's arrest in 1930?
What was a key consequence of Mahatma Gandhi's arrest in 1930?
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What led to the initial disappointment of the Patidars and Jats in 1931?
What led to the initial disappointment of the Patidars and Jats in 1931?
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What action did many poorer peasants take during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
What action did many poorer peasants take during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
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What event provoked widespread attacks on banks, post offices, and railway stations in Amritsar?
What event provoked widespread attacks on banks, post offices, and railway stations in Amritsar?
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Who took command after martial law was imposed in Amritsar?
Who took command after martial law was imposed in Amritsar?
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What was the main reason for Mahatma Gandhi to call off the movement?
What was the main reason for Mahatma Gandhi to call off the movement?
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What was the main focus of the Khilafat movement initiated by Gandhi?
What was the main focus of the Khilafat movement initiated by Gandhi?
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What was the proposed first step of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What was the proposed first step of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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Which social group initially started the Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement?
Which social group initially started the Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement?
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What effect did the Non-Cooperation Movement have on domestic production?
What effect did the Non-Cooperation Movement have on domestic production?
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When was the Non-Cooperation Movement formally adopted?
When was the Non-Cooperation Movement formally adopted?
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What was the primary focus of the Indian Industrial and Commercial Congress formed in 1920?
What was the primary focus of the Indian Industrial and Commercial Congress formed in 1920?
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What was a significant feature of women's participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement?
What was a significant feature of women's participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement?
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What was the Poona Pact of September 1932 aimed at?
What was the Poona Pact of September 1932 aimed at?
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Why did Dalits feel disconnected from the idea of Swaraj?
Why did Dalits feel disconnected from the idea of Swaraj?
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What was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's stance regarding elections for Dalits?
What was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's stance regarding elections for Dalits?
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How did the Hindu Mahasabha impact negotiations between Muslims and Congress in 1928?
How did the Hindu Mahasabha impact negotiations between Muslims and Congress in 1928?
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Which of the following factors contributed to the spread of nationalism?
Which of the following factors contributed to the spread of nationalism?
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What role did folklore and symbols play in the development of nationalism?
What role did folklore and symbols play in the development of nationalism?
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What was the primary aim of the non-Cooperation Movement led by Congress?
What was the primary aim of the non-Cooperation Movement led by Congress?
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Which of the following events directly triggered the widespread outrage leading to the launch of the satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act?
Which of the following events directly triggered the widespread outrage leading to the launch of the satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act?
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What did Mahatma Gandhi advocate through the concept of Satyagraha?
What did Mahatma Gandhi advocate through the concept of Satyagraha?
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How did the First World War impact the socio-economic conditions in India?
How did the First World War impact the socio-economic conditions in India?
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What was the significance of Gandhi's visit to Champaran in 1917?
What was the significance of Gandhi's visit to Champaran in 1917?
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Which social group primarily participated in the struggles organized by Gandhi during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
Which social group primarily participated in the struggles organized by Gandhi during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
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What was one of the major effects of the economic hardships faced by people in India after the First World War?
What was one of the major effects of the economic hardships faced by people in India after the First World War?
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What characterizes the concept of nationalism that developed during the Indian independence movement?
What characterizes the concept of nationalism that developed during the Indian independence movement?
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Study Notes
Indian Nationalism
- Indian nationalism developed during the anti-colonial movement
- Shared bonds formed by the Congress under Mahatma Gandhi
- The First World War, Khilafat, and Non-Cooperation
- Economic hardships after 1919, including increased taxes and crop failures
- Food shortages and the influenza epidemic
- Rise of a new leader, advocating a new mode of struggle
Satyagraha
- Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and started the Satyagraha movement
- Emphasized the power of truth and non-violence
- Gandhi believed that people could win without violence, uniting all Indians
The Rowlatt Act
- A 1919 act giving the British government extensive powers to control political activities
- Gandhi launched a nationwide satyagraha against this act
- Protest and violence followed, resulting in the imposition of martial law and the Amritsar massacre.
- April 13th, 1919 witnessed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The Non-Cooperation Movement
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Gandhi launched a non-cooperation movement in 1920, uniting Hindus and Muslims in opposition to the British Empire.
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Stages included surrendering titles, boycotting government institutions, and using Swadeshi
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Middle-class leaders were instrumental in the movement
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The movement spread to the countryside and involved peasants and tribals,
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Who challenged landlords and demanded revenue reduction and social change.
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Violence and clashes with the British led to Gandhi withdrawing the movement in 1922
The Salt March and Civil Disobedience
- 31 January 1930, Gandhi demanded the abolishment of the salt tax
- To mark a public statement of defiance, Gandhi began the salt march in March 1930
- The famous 240-mile march from Sabarmati to Dandi.
- The movement spread across India, involving various groups.
The Sense of Collective Belonging
- Nationalism emerged through shared history, folklore, songs, and symbols
- The development of imagery associating India, such as Bharat Mata, formed crucial part of this.
- Nationalists recorded folk songs and legends, contributing to national identity.
- The use of flags and visual representations further contributed to this sense.
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Explore the key events and figures that shaped Indian nationalism during the anti-colonial movement. Delve into the Satyagraha movement initiated by Mahatma Gandhi, the impact of the Rowlatt Act, and the Non-Cooperation Movement that united many Indians against British rule. This quiz highlights the struggle for independence and the methods employed to achieve it.
