10 Questions
What was the main objective of the Home Rule Movements in India?
To achieve self-governance
Who led one of the Home Rule Movements in Poona in 1915?
Lokmanya Tilak
What significant event occurred at the Lucknow Session in 1916?
Moderates and radicals reunited
Why did Indian leaders realize they needed to pressurize the British after World War I?
To achieve self-rule
What important pact was signed between Congress and Muslim League at the Lucknow Session?
Lucknow Pact
What was the main objective of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
To establish a responsible government in India
What was the key feature of the Central Legislative Council under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
It became bicameral with two houses
What was the significance of the Rowlatt Act of 1919?
It allowed for arrest without warrant and trial
What system was introduced in the provinces as part of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
Dyarchy
Why was April 6, 1919, observed as National Humiliation Day in India?
To protest against British rule and the Rowlatt Act
Explore the nationalist movement in India from 1914 to 1918 and the agitation for self-rule that intensified after the First World War. Learn about the hopes and realities faced by Indian leaders during this period.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
