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What event in 1878 intensified dissatisfaction with British rule in India?
What event in 1878 intensified dissatisfaction with British rule in India?
- Attempt to introduce the Ilbert Bill
- Passing of the Arms Act (correct)
- Confiscation of newspaper assets
- Introduction of the Vernacular Press Act
What was the purpose of the Vernacular Press Act enacted in 1878?
What was the purpose of the Vernacular Press Act enacted in 1878?
- Silence critics of the government (correct)
- Provide equality between British and Indian judges
- Empower Indians to take decisions
- Allow Indians to possess arms
Why were Indians enraged over the withdrawal of the Ilbert Bill in 1883?
Why were Indians enraged over the withdrawal of the Ilbert Bill in 1883?
- It allowed confiscation of newspaper assets
- It disallowed Indians from possessing arms
- It aimed to provide equality between British and Indian judges (correct)
- It silenced critics of the government
What did the Vernacular Press Act allow the government to do?
What did the Vernacular Press Act allow the government to do?
What does 'Sovereign' refer to in the provided text?
What does 'Sovereign' refer to in the provided text?
Which bill aimed to provide for the trial of British or European persons by Indians?
Which bill aimed to provide for the trial of British or European persons by Indians?
What was the main idea that emerged regarding India and its people?
What was the main idea that emerged regarding India and its people?
Which group was at the forefront of stating the consciousness that India should be for Indians?
Which group was at the forefront of stating the consciousness that India should be for Indians?
What key feature of nationalism is highlighted in the text?
What key feature of nationalism is highlighted in the text?
What was the significance of the name 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha'?
What was the significance of the name 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha'?
Which profession primarily led the political associations formed after 1850?
Which profession primarily led the political associations formed after 1850?
What was the common goal of the political associations mentioned in the text?
What was the common goal of the political associations mentioned in the text?
