Social Science: Indian Freedom Movement

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Which of the following did the Swadeshi movement discourage?

  • National education
  • Civil service (correct)
  • Use of Indian languages
  • Native enterprise

What area of expenditure increased after WW1 for the British Indian government?

  • Textile
  • Mining
  • Defence
  • All of the above (correct)

Who committed the Jallianwala Bagh atrocities?

  • General Atkins
  • Major Dyer
  • General Collins
  • General Dyer (correct)

Purna Swaraj was declared under the presidentship of which leader?

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

The _______ turned out to be the first all-India struggle against the British government.

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Where did Gandhi lead a successful millworkers' strike?

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The Swadeshi movement, strongest in Bengal but with echoes elsewhere too – in deltaic Andhra for instance, it was known as the Bharat bachao Movement.

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The need for an all-India organisation of educated Indians had been felt since 1870.

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Match the following:

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Identify the freedom fighter:

<p>Bal Gangadhar Tilak (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hindustan Socialist Republican Association was founded by _______.

<p>Bhagat Singh</p> Signup and view all the answers

Congress supported the British in the 1st World War as they were critical of _______.

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The _______ was broken by Gandhi in Dandi.

<p>Salt Satyagraha</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gandhiji called off the Non-Cooperation movement because of violence in _______.

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Arrange in chronological order:

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Where did riots break out on Direct Action day?

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Who persuaded Gandhiji to allow women to participate in the freedom struggle?

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Khudai Khidmatgars was founded by _______.

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Flashcards

Swadeshi Movement

A movement that promoted Indian goods and discouraged foreign products.

Jallianwala Bagh

A site of a tragic massacre by British troops in 1919.

Purna Swaraj

The demand for complete independence from British rule.

First All-India Struggle

Refers to the combined efforts against British colonial rule.

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Gandhi's Millworkers' Strike

Gandhi led a successful strike in Ahmedabad.

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Bharat Bachao Movement

The Swadeshi movement's name in Andhra.

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Hindustan Socialist Republican Association

An organization founded for the revolutionary independence struggle.

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Non-Cooperation Movement

Gandhi's call to withdraw support from British institutions.

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Direct Action Day

A day in 1946 that sparked communal violence in India.

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Government of India Act 1935

Legislation that provided provincial autonomy in India.

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Vernacular Press Act

An act passed to suppress Indian-language newspapers.

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Partition of Bengal

An administrative action by British that divided Bengal in 1905.

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Ilbert Bill

A bill allowing Indian judges to preside over European trials.

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Mohandas Gandhi

Leader of the Indian independence movement known for non-violence.

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Khilafat Movement

A movement to protest against the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire.

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Civil Service

The branch of government that gets public service jobs.

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Civil Disobedience

Nonviolent resistance against unjust laws.

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Role of Women in Freedom

Active participation of women in the independence movement.

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Indian National Congress

A major political party leading the independence movement.

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Mass Agitation for Pakistan

Demand by the Muslim League for a separate nation.

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Civil Rights

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom.

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Relief Measures Post-WW1

Actions taken by the British after World War 1 for economic stability.

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Congress's Early Demands

Initially sought reforms, not outright independence.

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Congress's Rejection of Joint Government

Resistance to a coalition with Muslim League.

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British Support in WW1

Congress supported Britain due to the war efforts.

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Protests against British Policies

Widespread resistance movements targeting colonial policies.

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Indian Independence Movement

Collective efforts for Indian independence from British rule.

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Study Notes

Multiple Choice Questions - Social Science

  • Swadeshi Movement Discouragement: The Swadeshi movement discouraged the use of Indian languages.
  • WWI Expenditure Increase: After WWI, the British Indian government increased spending in the defense sector.
  • Jallianwala Bagh Atrocities: General Dyer committed the Jallianwala Bagh atrocities.
  • Purna Swaraj Declaration: Jawaharlal Nehru was the president when Purna Swaraj was declared.
  • First All-India Struggle: The Non-cooperation movement was the first all-India struggle against the British.

Additional Questions and Answers

  • Gandhi's Successful Millworkers' Strike: Gandhi led a successful millworkers' strike in Ahmedabad.
  • Swadeshi Movement in Bengal: The Swadeshi movement was strongest in Bengal, but had impact and spread in Deltaic Andhra known as the Bharat bachao movement.
  • All-India Organization Need: The need for a unified all-India organization amongst educated Indians was felt since 1870.
  • Match the Following: (Matching the organizations with their representatives.)
    • Partition of Bengal: Lord Curzon
    • Moderates: Romesh Chandra Dutt
    • Khilafat Movement: Shaukat Ali
    • Radicals: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • Freedom Fighter: (Information regarding a specific freedom fighter image.)
  • Hindustan Socialist Republican Association: The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association was founded by Bhagat Singh.
  • Congress Support of British in WWI: Congress supported the British in the First World War.
  • Gandhi's Ending of Non-Cooperation Movement: Gandhi ended the Non-cooperation movement due to violence.
  • Direct Action Day Riots: Riots broke out in Calcutta on Direct Action Day.
  • Who Persuaded Gandhi on Women's Participation: Annie Besant persuaded Gandhi to allow women to participate in the freedom struggle.
  • Khudai Khidmatgars Founder: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan founded Khudai Khidmatgars.
  • Provincial Autonomy Legislation: Government of India Act of 1935 prescribed provincial autonomy.
  • Vernacular Press Act Aim: The Vernacular Press Act aimed to silence criticism of the British government from the press.
  • Questions on Ilbert Bill, 1935 Government of India Act, & Non-Cooperation Movement: Several questions regarding the context, components, and causes of these historical events.
  • Questions on Khilafat Movement, Partition of Bengal, and Early Congress Demands: Detailed questions regarding the historical events provide more context, focusing on the consequences and motives.

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