The Making of the National Movement: 1870s-1947 Quiz
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Why did Mahatma Gandhi call off the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922?

  • Following the death of twentytwo policemen in a peaceful demonstration.
  • Due to violent activities carried out by a crowd of peasants in Chauri Chaura. (correct)
  • Because the British government threatened to take severe action against the movement.
  • As a result of pressure from other Congress leaders like Motilal Nehru.

    • What strategy did some other Congress leaders like Chitta Ranjan Das and Motilal Nehru advocate for after the Non-Cooperation Movement?

  • Advocating for complete independence from British rule.
  • Continuing with mass agitations across the country.
  • Boycotting all government activities.
  • Participating in elections to influence government policies. (correct)

    • What impact did the Gandhians' sincere social work in villages in the mid-1920s have?

  • It extended their support base, which was useful for launching the Civil Disobedience Movement. (correct)
  • It led to significant gains in urban areas rather than rural regions.
  • It resulted in conflicts with other nationalist groups.
  • It caused a split within the Congress party.

    • Which two significant political parties were formed in the mid-1920s as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Communist Party of India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Bhagat Singh play during this period as mentioned in the text?

    <p>He was a key figure in the Civil Disobedience movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the literal meaning of 'sarvajanik' in the name 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha'?

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

    What was a key feature of the Indian National Congress' goals?

    <p>The people should be sovereign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What Act disallowed Indians from possessing arms in 1878?

    <p>The Arms Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Vernacular Press Act enacted in 1878?

    <p>To silence critics of the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the political associations formed after 1850 aim to represent?

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

    Who were the leaders of most of the political associations formed in the 1870s and 1880s?

    <p>English-educated professionals such as lawyers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intensified the dissatisfaction with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s?

    <p>Passing of the Arms Act and Vernacular Press Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What idea did the political associations work with regarding the people of India?

    <p>People should be sovereign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the literal meaning of 'sarvajanik' in the name 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha'?

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

    What were the goals of the political associations in India regarding decision-making power?

    <p>Empowering Indian people to make decisions regarding their affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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