Indian Nationalism, Swadeshi Movement & Partition of Bengal

What was Bal Gangadhar Tilak's primary argument regarding the attainment of swaraj?

What slogan did Tilak raise to inspire the people?

What rationale did the British provide for the partition of Bengal in 1905?

Whose interests were prioritised by the ‘administrative convenience’ that was achieved by partitioning Bengal?

Which regions were combined when East Bengal was separated during the 1905 partition?

What political effects did the British likely anticipate from partitioning Bengal?

What was the immediate reaction to the partition of Bengal across India?

What was a primary method used by the Moderates to develop public awareness against British rule?

What was the Swadeshi movement known as in deltaic Andhra?

What belief did the Moderate leaders hold regarding the British government's response to Indian demands?

Which of the following criticisms was leveled against the Moderates by leaders such as Bepin Chandra Pal, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai?

What aspect of the early Congress leadership is highlighted by Dinshaw Wacha's comment about leaders being preoccupied with personal pursuits?

What shift in Indian political thought is evident by the 1890s, as reflected in the emergence of leaders like Bepin Chandra Pal and Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

What was the Moderates' primary approach to achieving their political objectives?

In addition to publishing newspapers, what other method did the Moderate leaders employ to mobilize public opinion?

What underlying issue regarding the early Congress does Dinshaw Wacha's letter to Naoroji highlight?

What was the primary expectation of agricultural laborers from Gandhi in their struggle against zamindars?

Why did peasants in Pratapgarh, United Provinces, attribute the success of stopping illegal evictions to Gandhiji?

What does the passage suggest about the methods used by tribals and peasants when invoking Gandhiji's name?

In what way did ordinary people's perception of Gandhiji's role deviate from reality?

Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between Gandhiji's ideals and the actions of some peasants and tribals?

What can be inferred about the peasants of Pratapgarh from their attribution of success to Gandhiji?

What does the use of Gandhiji's name by tribals and peasants, even in actions conflicting with his ideals, signify about his influence?

What common thread links the actions of agricultural laborers, the peasants of Pratapgarh, and unnamed tribals/peasants in relation to Gandhi?

Why did Mahatma Gandhi and other nationalists consider the salt tax 'sinful'?

What was the significance of the Salt March in the broader context of the Indian freedom struggle?

How did Mahatma Gandhi symbolically defy British law during the Salt March?

What impact did women's involvement have on the Indian freedom struggle, according to both British officials and Indian nationalists?

What was one of the key personal benefits that women gained from participating in the Indian freedom movement?

What activities did Ambabai undertake during her involvement in the Indian freedom struggle?

According to Ambabai, why did she regard her time in the freedom movement as the happiest days of her life?

Besides external opposition, what internal challenge did women face concerning their participation in the Indian freedom movement?

What was the primary objective of the Khilafat Movement, which aligned with Mahatma Gandhi's call for Non-Cooperation?

Which action exemplifies the Non-Cooperation Movement's strategy of protesting British rule in India?

How did prominent Indian lawyers demonstrate their support for the Non-Cooperation Movement?

How did Mahatma Gandhi perceive 'ahimsa' (non-violence) as a tool for social and political change?

What was the significance of the phrase “Punjab wrongs” in the context of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

What action taken by individuals during the Non-Cooperation Movement best symbolizes a rejection of British authority and values?

Besides the Jallianwala massacre, what other major grievance motivated the launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

According to Gandhi, what is the 'eternal law of suffering' and how does it relate to non-violence?

What was the immediate reaction of the British government to the localized establishment of independent governments by the people?

What was the core demand made by the Muslim League in its 1940 resolution?

Why did the Muslim League advocate for an autonomous arrangement for Muslims in the subcontinent?

What impact did the widespread rebellion against British rule ultimately have on the Raj?

What role did Jawaharlal Nehru play in the Indian independence movement and the shaping of India?

What was a notable characteristic of Maulana Azad's background?

Which action exemplifies the severe repression employed by the British in response to the rise of independent governments?

What can be inferred from the fact that the Muslim League's resolution did not explicitly mention partition or Pakistan in 1940?