Mahatma Gandhi and Nationalism in India

What was one consequence of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

During which session of the INC was 'Purna Swaraj' formally adopted?

What major power did the Rowlatt Act grant to the British Government?

Who were the founders of the Khilafat Movement?

What was a restriction placed on plantation workers under the Inland Immigration Act of 1859?

What was the main method used by Mahatma Gandhi in his activism for nationalism?

What event prompted nationwide protests and anger among Indians in 1919?

Who were the leaders that initiated the Khilafat Movement?

What significant action did Gandhi undertake in 1930 to protest the salt tax?

What was the outcome of the Poona Pact signed in 1932?

When did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?

What was observed across India on April 6th, 1919?

Which British law allowed for the repression of political activities in India in 1919?

Mahatma Gandhi’s Role in Nationalism

Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915.
Gandhi's method of non-violent resistance was called Satyagraha, meaning “truth force”.
In 1917, Gandhi organized the Champaran Satyagraha to support oppressed plantation workers.
In 1918, Gandhi, alongside Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, went to Kheda to support peasants facing unfair tax demands.

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

In response to unrest, the British government passed the Rowlatt Act in 1919, which allowed for the detention of political prisoners without trial for up to two years.
On April 13, 1919, during a peaceful gathering of villagers at the Jallianwala Bagh park in Amritsar, General Dyer blocked the only exit and ordered his troops to open fire.
The massacre resulted in the deaths of thousands of unarmed civilians, including men, women, and children.

Khilafat Movement

The Khilafat Movement was started by brothers Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali in response to the harsh treatment of the Ottoman Caliph, the spiritual leader of many Muslims.
Mahatma Gandhi supported the movement, recognizing its potential to unite Hindus and Muslims in a common cause against British rule.

Salt March

Mahatma Gandhi launched the Salt Satyagraha in 1930, demanding the abolition of the oppressive salt tax imposed by the British.
The march began with 78 volunteers from Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad, walking over 240 miles to the coastal town of Dandi, where they made salt in defiance of the British law.

Poona Pact

In 1932, the Dalit leader Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar demanded separate electorates and reserved seats for Dalits in the upcoming elections.
This demand divided the Congress Party, but ultimately led to the Poona Pact, a compromise agreement between Gandhi and Ambedkar.
The pact granted reserved seats for Dalits within the existing general electorate, fulfilling a key demand of the Dalit community.

Explore the significant events and movements led by Mahatma Gandhi that shaped Indian nationalism in the early 20th century. This quiz covers Gandhi's non-violent resistance strategies, the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, and the Khilafat Movement, highlighting their impact on the struggle for independence. Test your knowledge of this pivotal period in Indian history.