India's Struggle for Freedom: Key Terms Quiz

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What does the term 'Caliph' refer to in the context of the text?

  • A situation where the military of a country controls an area instead of the police
  • An honor granted by the British for knighthood
  • A title used for Muslim rulers considered as the symbolic head of all Muslims (correct)
  • A dual government system implemented in the Indian provinces during the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms

What was the significance of the Khilafat Movement mentioned in the text?

  • It was an honor granted by the British for knighthood
  • It was a movement started by the Ali brothers in 1920 (correct)
  • It was a word adopted by Gandhiji for standing firmly for achievement
  • It was a situation where the military of a country controls an area instead of the police

What term did Gandhiji adopt for standing firmly for truth, justice, and non-violence?

  • Civil Disobedience Movement
  • Simon Commission
  • Satyagraha (correct)
  • Hartal

What did Gandhiji found in 1894 to fight against discrimination as mentioned in the text?

<p>Natal Indian Congress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Mahatma Gandhi evolve during his struggle in South Africa?

<p>Satyagraha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which area did the peasants in Bihar struggle to sell indigo at fair prices?

<p>Champaran (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha in Kheda force the government to do?

<p>Abandon tax collection from the peasants that year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first name of Mahatma Gandhi's wife, whom he married in 1883?

<p>Kasturba Bai (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country did Mahatma Gandhi practice as a lawyer for around 20 years?

<p>South Africa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Key Terms and Concepts

  • 'Caliph' refers to the head of the Islamic State or Empire

Khilafat Movement

  • A significant movement in Indian history that aimed to restore the Ottoman Caliphate, which was abolished by the British after World War I

Gandhiji's Philosophy

  • 'Satyagraha' was the term adopted by Gandhiji for standing firmly for truth, justice, and non-violence
  • Gandhiji evolved the concept of Satyagraha during his struggle in South Africa

Gandhi's Activism

  • In 1894, Gandhi founded the Natal Indian Congress to fight against discrimination in South Africa
  • In Kheda, Gandhi's Satyagraha forced the government to repeal the taxes on peasants who were unable to pay due to crop failure
  • In Bihar, peasants struggled to sell indigo at fair prices, and Gandhi supported their cause

Gandhi's Personal Life

  • Gandhi's wife, Kasturba, was married to him in 1883
  • Gandhi practiced as a lawyer for around 20 years in South Africa

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