The Emergence of Nationalism in India
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Confiscate assets of newspapers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Sovereign' refer to in the provided text?

    <p>Capacity to act independently without interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bill aimed to provide for the trial of British or European persons by Indians?

    <p>Ilbert Bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main idea that emerged regarding India and its people?

    <p>India was meant for all its people regardless of differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was at the forefront of stating the consciousness that India should be for Indians?

    <p>Political associations led by English-educated professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key feature of nationalism is highlighted in the text?

    <p>Sovereignty of the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the name 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha'?

    <p>A society advocating for the welfare of all people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which profession primarily led the political associations formed after 1850?

    <p>Lawyers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the common goal of the political associations mentioned in the text?

    <p>To strive for the goals of all the people of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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