Muslim Political Movements in India - 1906
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What was the main reason for the Muslim leadership to meet with the Viceroy of India, Lord Minto, in 1906?

  • To reconcile with the Hindu community after the partition of Bengal.
  • To demand independence from British rule.
  • To discuss the need for greater political representation for Muslims. (correct)
  • To request the Viceroy's support for the upcoming war in Europe.
  • Which of the following demands was NOT presented by the Muslim delegation to the Viceroy during the Simla Deputation?

  • The appointment of Muslim judges to handle cases involving Muslims.
  • A quota of government services for Muslims.
  • A demand for the immediate establishment of an independent Muslim state. (correct)
  • A demand for separate electorates for Muslims.
  • What were the circumstances in India that the delegation highlighted as distinct from England?

  • The presence of a large and powerful army.
  • The absence of a strong democratic tradition.
  • The diversity of languages and cultures.
  • The existence of two major communities, Muslims and Hindus. (correct)
  • The Muslim delegation demanded a quota in government services for Muslims. What was the rationale behind this demand?

    <p>To ensure Muslims had equal opportunities for employment in the government. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to the rise of Hindu nationalist movements, creating a concern for the Muslim community?

    <p>The partition of Bengal in 1905. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the defeat in the 1857 War of Independence affect the Muslim community in India?

    <p>It led to a decline in Muslim influence and power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the college that the Muslim delegation demanded be granted university status?

    <p>Mohammedan Anglo Oriental (MAO) College (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Simla Deputation in the context of the Muslim community's political awakening?

    <p>It demonstrated the growing political consciousness and aspirations of the Muslim community. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed as the last Viceroy of India?

    <p>Lord Mountbatten (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following members of the interim government represented the Indian National Congress?

    <p>Jawaharlal Nehru (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main responsibility of the interim government formed in 1946?

    <p>To oversee the transition to independence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original date set for the partition of India?

    <p>August 1948 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the 3rd June 1947 Plan, how was the future of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) to be decided?

    <p>By a referendum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these individuals was NOT a member of the interim government?

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

    What was the primary reason for Mountbatten advancing the date of partition from August 1948 to August 15, 1947?

    <p>To prevent further violence and unrest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a clause in the 3rd June 1947 Plan?

    <p>The future of the princely states would be decided by the British Parliament. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key demand of the Khilafat movement?

    <p>The preservation of the Ottoman Khilafat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event led to the Khilafat movement?

    <p>The defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these individuals was NOT a prominent leader of the Khilafat movement?

    <p>Mahatma Gandhi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the delegation sent to England to discuss the Khilafat issue?

    <p>The delegation returned to India without achieving their objectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Gandhi's involvement in the Khilafat movement impact Hindu-Muslim relations?

    <p>It fostered unity and cooperation between the two communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Fatwa issued by Maulana Abdul Bari Farangi and Maulana Abu-al-Kalam Azad suggest?

    <p>Muslims should migrate to an Islamic country (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Hijrat movement?

    <p>A mass exodus of Muslims from India to Afghanistan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Congress accepting the Muslim demands for separate electorates and representation in the central council?

    <p>It signaled a growing recognition of Muslim identity and rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Allama Iqbal's key demand in his address?

    <p>A separate Muslim state in North-West India. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Indian National Congress boycott the first Round Table Conference?

    <p>They demanded complete independence for India, which was not on the agenda. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these individuals represented the Muslim League in the second Round Table Conference?

    <p>Allama Iqbal, Maulana Shoukat Ali, and Sir Ali Imam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main obstacle to reaching a resolution on the issue of minorities during the second Round Table Conference?

    <p>Mahatma Gandhi's inflexibility on the idea of one united India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the third Round Table Conference take place?

    <p>1932 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the third Round Table Conference?

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    What was the Communal Award?

    <p>A British plan to establish a federal system in India. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the role of Quaid-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the Round Table Conference?

    <p>He was a key figure in the Muslim League delegation and played a crucial role in advocating for Muslim interests. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the two primary reasons Gandhi decided to end the Khilafat movement?

    <p>The Moplas' violent actions and the Chauri Chaura incident. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League boycotting the Simon Commission?

    <p>The Commission was formed without any Indian representation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Chauri Chaura incident in relation to the Khilafat movement?

    <p>It led Gandhi to call off both the non-cooperation movement and the Khilafat movement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the Khilafat movement from the perspective of Indian Muslims?

    <p>The movement contributed to their political maturity and a sense of unity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the government to establish the Simon Commission?

    <p>A promise made in the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms to assess progress and recommend further reforms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Moplas' actions influence Gandhi's decision to end the Khilafat movement?

    <p>The Moplas' violence contradicted Gandhi's principles of non-violence, leading him to end the movement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Afghan government's refusal to allow Indian Muslims into their territory?

    <p>The Afghan government had already been facing internal unrest and didn't want to cause further instability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mustafa Kamal Ataturk's role in the downfall of the Khilafat movement?

    <p>Ataturk led the Turkish army in a violent overthrow of the Ottoman Caliph, effectively ending the Khilafat. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the Muslim leaders' rejection of the Nehru Report?

    <p>The report proposed a system of joint electorates, which Muslim leaders feared would dilute their political influence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant demand was made by the Muslim League in the Fourteen Points of Quaid-e-Azam that differed from the Nehru Report?

    <p>A separate electorate system for Muslims. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary catalyst for the formation of the Nehru Report?

    <p>The declaration by Lord Birkenhead about the inability of Indians to reach consensus on reforms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the statement "residuary powers should be vested in the provinces" in the Fourteen Points suggest about the Muslim League's vision for India?

    <p>They preferred a decentralized system with significant autonomy for the provinces. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Lucknow Pact (1916) mentioned in the context of the Nehru Report?

    <p>It introduced the system of separate electorates for Muslims. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a proposal outlined in the Nehru Report?

    <p>Reservation of one-third of seats for Muslims in the central legislative assembly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the All India Muslim League convening in 1929 to discuss the Fourteen Points?

    <p>To voice their dissatisfaction with the Nehru Report and to propose an alternate set of demands for Muslim representation and autonomy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Simon Commission play in deepening the divide between Hindus and Muslims in the context of the Nehru Report and the Fourteen Points?

    <p>The Commission's failure to address Muslim concerns in its proposals further exacerbated the existing tensions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Simla Deputation

    A delegation of 35 Muslims that met the Viceroy of India in 1906 to present Muslim demands.

    Indian National Congress

    Political party formed in 1885, claimed to represent all communities in India.

    Partition of Bengal

    The division of Bengal in 1905 into East and West, leading to Muslim mistrust of Congress.

    Separate electorates

    Electoral system proposed for Muslims to ensure representation based on their minority status.

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    Quota in government services

    Demand made by the Simla Deputation to reserve positions for Muslims in government jobs.

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    Muslim judges in courts

    Demand for appointing judges who understand Muslim matters for fair justice.

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    MAO College

    Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College, which sought university status for its educational contributions.

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    Liberal Party in England

    Political party that won British elections in 1905 and promised constitutional reforms in India.

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    Khilafat Movement

    A movement initiated by Indian Muslims in support of the Ottoman Caliphate, which aimed to protect Muslim interests after World War I.

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    Gandhi's Detachment

    Gandhi distanced himself from the Khilafat Movement due to violence by the Moplas and the Chauri Chaura incident.

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    Moplas Rebellion

    Protests by Moplas in Malabar against British rule, resulting in violence and suppression by the government.

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    Chauri Chaura Incident

    A violent clash on February 5, 1922, where demonstrators killed policemen leading Gandhi to withdraw movements.

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    Mustafa Kamal Ataturk

    The Turkish leader who abolished the Khilafat institution, contrary to the Allied Forces' actions.

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    Political Maturity of Muslims

    Muslims learned to be cautious of Gandhi's philosophy through the Khilafat Movement's outcomes.

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    Simon Commission

    Commission led by Sir John Simon in 1927 to assess India's political situation, excluding Indian members.

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    Montague-Chelmsford Reforms

    Reforms introduced in 1919 promising evaluations and further recommendations for political rights ten years later.

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    Muslim Demands

    Congress accepted separate electorates for Muslims and 1/3 representation in the central council.

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    Objectives of Khilafat Movement

    The movement aimed to prevent abolishment of Khilafat, protect sacred places, and retain Turkish territories.

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    Key Leaders

    Prominent figures like Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar led the Khilafat movement.

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    British Delegation

    A group sent to Britain to advocate for the Khilafat cause but returned disappointed.

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    Gandhi's Contribution

    Gandhi supported the Khilafat movement, urging unity between Hindus and Muslims.

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    Hijrat Movement

    A call for Muslims to migrate to Islamic countries like Afghanistan for safety.

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    Fatwa on Hijrat

    A religious decree advising Muslims to seek refuge due to threats in India.

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    Simon Commission Protests

    Protests in India against the Simon Commission, marked by the slogan 'Simon Go Back'.

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    Nehru Report

    A 1928 report proposing reforms in India, ignoring Muslim interests.

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    Joint Electorates

    Proposal in the Nehru Report to replace separate electorates with joint electorates.

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    Muslim Representation in Assembly

    The Nehru Report proposed reserving 1/4 of central assembly seats for Muslims.

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    Separate Province for Sindh

    Nehru Report proposed that Sindh should be declared a separate province.

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    Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen Points

    1929 proposals by Jinnah advocating for Muslim rights and representation.

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    Separate Electorate System

    Jinnah's demand for maintaining separate electorates for Muslims.

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    Provincial Autonomy

    Jinnah's proposal for equal provincial autonomy for all regions.

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    Allama Iqbal's Demand

    Iqbal called for a separate Muslim state in North-West India for better representation.

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    Round Table Conferences

    A series of three meetings (1930-1932) to discuss India's political future with various parties.

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    First Round Table Conference

    Held between November 1930 and January 1931, boycotted by Congress, attended by Muslim leaders.

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    No Decisions for Muslims

    The British government failed to address Muslim demands during the first Round Table Conference.

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    Second Round Table Conference

    Held from September to December 1931, included Gandhi and Iqbal, but ended unresolved.

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    Major Leaders Present

    Iqbal, Gandhi, and other leaders represented their parties during the conferences.

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    Third Round Table Conference

    Took place from November to December 1932, with Congress absent, no achievements.

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    Communal Award (1932)

    A proposal by the British Prime Minister for minority rights but led to further division.

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    Interim Government 1946

    A temporary government formed in India in 1946 leading to independence, including members from Congress and Muslim League.

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    Liaquat Ali Khan

    Finance minister from the Muslim League in the Interim Government of 1946.

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    Mountbatten's Mission

    Lord Mountbatten's task to facilitate the transfer of power in India.

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    3rd June 1947 Plan

    Plan announced by Mountbatten for the partition of India, with regulations for provinces deciding their future.

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    Sindh Assembly Decision

    A decision-making body to determine if Sindh would join India or Pakistan under the 3rd June Plan.

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    Referendum in NWFP

    A vote to decide whether the North West Frontier Province would join India or Pakistan.

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    Partition Date Change

    Originally set for August 1948, the partition date was moved up to August 15, 1947 under Mountbatten's plan.

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    Punjab and Bengal Assemblies

    Legislative bodies tasked with determining whether Punjab and Bengal would join India or Pakistan.

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    Study Notes

    Section 1: History of Pakistan

    • Establishment of Pakistan: This unit covers the important developments in India between 1906-1920 (from the Simla Deputation to the Khilafat Movement) and 1920-1939 (from the Khilafat Movement to the Day of Deliverance), as well as developments from 1940-1947.
    • Simla Deputation (1906): The Indian National Congress, formed in 1885, aimed to safeguard the interests of all communities. The partition of Bengal in 1905 caused mistrust among Muslims towards the Congress. A delegation of 35 Muslims, led by Sir Agha Khan, met with Lord Minto (Viceroy of India) to present demands for separate electorates, quotas in government services, Muslim judges in courts, additional seats in legislative assemblies, and university status for the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental (MAO) College.
    • Success of the Simla Deputation (1906): The Simla Deputation bridged the gap between Muslims and the British government, boosting Muslim confidence and paving the way for the establishment of the All India Muslim League. Separate electorates were accepted in the Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909.
    • The All India Muslim League (1906): The formation of the All India Muslim League was spurred by the Urdu-Hindu Controversy, extremist Hindu organizations, and anti-Muslim policies of the Congress. The goal was to protect the rights of the Muslim community.
    • Minto-Morley Reforms (1909): These reforms granted Muslims a separate electorate, increased the membership of legislative councils, and included Indians in the Executive Council of the Viceroy and Provincial Executive Councils. This was a result of the success of the Simla Deputation.
    • Lucknow Pact (1916): A historic meeting between the All India Muslim League and the All Indian National Congress resulted in an agreement on separate electorates for Muslims, provincial autonomy, and Muslim representation in the central council.
    • Khilafat Movement (1919): The movement sought to safeguard the Khilafat (the position of the Ottoman Caliph) in Turkey and was led by prominent figures like Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar, Maulana Shokat Ali, and Hakeem Ajmal Khan. The aim was to protect Turkish Khilafat from the Allied forces, Muslim sacred places from disrespect, and territories controlled by Turkey.
    • Gandhi's Role in Hindu-Muslim Unity: Gandhi, a prominent Hindu leader, joined the movement, advocating for Hindu-Muslim unity and earning respect from the Muslim community.
    • Simon Commission (1927): The British government announced the appointment of a commission to assess the results of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms and recommend future reforms for Indians.
    • Nehru Report (1928): An all-party conference led by Motilal Nehru attempted to prepare unanimous proposals for further reforms, but the interests of the Muslim community were ignored.
    • Fourteen Points of Quaid-e-Azam (1929): Responding to the Nehru Report's perceived neglect of Muslim interests, Quaid-e-Azam outlined 14 points, including provincial autonomy, a federal system, and residuary powers vested in provinces.
    • Address of Allama Iqbal (1930): Muhammad Iqbal, in his presidential address to the All India Muslim League, advocated the creation of a separate Muslim homeland in India, marking the first explicit call for a separate Muslim state.
    • Round Table Conferences (1930-1932): A series of conferences in response to the Nehru Report, where Quaid-e-Azam and other important Muslim leaders urged the British for a separate Muslim state, although their demands weren't fully accommodated.
    • Communal Award (1932): This plan proposed separate electorates and weighted representation for minorities, including Muslims, but it was met with rejection by the Muslim League due its negative impact on their representation.
    • Government of India Act (1935): The Act introduced a bicameral legislature, a federal system, and divided powers between the centre and provinces, but it failed to satisfy the needs of various sections of Indian society.
    • Formation of Congress Ministries (1937-1939): The Congress formed provincial ministries in 8 of India's 11 provinces but faced significant opposition from the Muslim League, which felt threatened by the rise of Congress.
    • Lahore Resolution (1940): This momentous occasion in 1940 declared the demand for a separate Muslim state, geographically contiguous and with autonomous sovereignty, in the areas where Muslims were in numerical majority.
    • Cripps Mission (1942): A delegation offered dominion status to India following WWII but failed to secure widespread acceptance from the various parties.
    • Quit India Movement (1942): A nationalist movement in opposition to British rule, but led to challenges for religious groups and hurt existing alliances.
    • Gandhi-Jinnah Talks (1944): Attempts at dialogue failed, hindering efforts to create a unified India.
    • Simla Conference (1945): The conference proved unable to accommodate different political views, ultimately failing to determine a suitable solution towards a unified India.
    • Elections of 1945-46: Election results demonstrated the Muslim League's rising prominence in the political landscape, solidifying confidence in partition.
    • Delhi Convention (1946): The convention demonstrated the consolidation of support for an independent state for Muslims.
    • Cabinet Mission Plan (1946): A plan to divide the nation but proved unsatisfactory in determining the final destination and future.
    • 3rd June 1947 Plan: This plan outlined provisions for the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan, paving the way for India's independence.
    • The Independence Act (1947): Legislation that formally granted independence to India and Pakistan, bringing a conclusion to the British Raj in India.

    Role of Political Leaders, Women and Minorities

    • Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah: A prominent 20th century Muslim leader, instrumental in the creation of Pakistan, advocating for separate Muslim state.
    • Allama Muhammad Iqbal: A renowned poet and philosopher, advocated for the creation of a separate Muslim state.
    • Choudhary Rahmat Ali: A political activist who proposed the name "Pakistan" and made significant contributions to the Muslim movement for a separate state.
    • Miss Fatima Jinnah: Quaid-e-Azam's sister, an influential figure and close associate during the Pakistan Movement, advocating for Muslim women's rights.

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