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India's Identity and British Control Quiz

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What was the purpose of the Vernacular Press Act enacted in 1878?

To allow Indians to possess arms

To empower Indians to take decisions regarding their affairs

To introduce equality between British and Indian judges

To silence critics of the government by confiscating assets of newspapers (correct)

Why were Indians enraged in 1883 according to the text?

Because of the introduction of the Ilbert Bill (correct)

Due to the passing of the Arms Act

For being disallowed from possessing arms

For the withdrawal of the Vernacular Press Act

What did the Arms Act of 1878 prohibit Indians from doing?

Publishing objectionable content in newspapers

Taking decisions regarding their affairs

Trialing British or European persons by Indians

Possessing arms (correct)

Why was the racial attitude of the British highlighted in India in 1883?

After white opposition led to the withdrawal of a bill seeking equality between judges Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of the Vernacular Press Act on newspapers?

Confiscated assets of newspapers publishing objectionable content Signup and view all the answers

What crucial question did the people start asking in response to the developments in India?

What is the purpose of India? Signup and view all the answers

What was the emerging answer about India and its people?

India was meant for all its people, regardless of various factors. Signup and view all the answers

Which group was notably involved in clearly stating the consciousness of Indian ownership of resources and control by the British?

English-educated professionals Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of nationalism highlighted in the text?

The sovereignty of the people Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the political associations formed after 1850, as stated in the text?

To work towards the well-being of all Indians Signup and view all the answers