Q 22. Non-Cooperation Programme Components (Modern History)
Q22. Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme:
1. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth
2. Observance of strict non-violence
3. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public
4. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes
How many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?
The Non-Cooperation Movement is asked many times in UPSC PYQs.
1. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth:
○ This was indeed a part of the Non-Cooperation Programme. The movement encouraged the boycott of British goods, including foreign cloth, and the boycott of British institutions, including law courts, to resist colonial rule.
2. Observance of strict non-violence:
○ Non-violence was a fundamental principle of the Non-Cooperation Movement, as advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. The movement aimed to achieve its goals through peaceful means without resorting to violence.
3. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public:
○ This was not a part of the Non-Cooperation Programme. The movement encouraged the renunciation of titles and honours conferred by the British as a form of protest against colonial rule.
4. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes:
○ The establishment of Panchayats was encouraged as part of the movement to promote self-reliance and self-governance, reducing dependence on British judicial systems.
● Conclusion:
○ Statements 1, 2, and 4 were part of the Non-Cooperation Programme, while statement 3 was not. Therefore, only three of the given subjects were part of the programme.
Q 30. Non-Cooperation Movement Objectives and Strategy (Modern History)
Q30. Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement:
1. The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective.
2. It was to be implemented in stages, with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if 'Swaraj' did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Non-Cooperation Movement is asked many times in UPSC PYQs.
- Statement 1 is correct: The Non-Cooperation Movement, initiated by the Indian National Congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, aimed at the attainment of 'Swaraj' (self-rule) by all legitimate and peaceful means. This was a fundamental objective of the movement, reflecting the Congress's commitment to achieving independence through non-violent methods.
- Statement 2 is correct: The movement was designed to be implemented in stages, with the initial phase focusing on non-cooperation with the British government. The plan included escalating to civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes if 'Swaraj' was not achieved within a year and if the government resorted to repression. This strategic approach was intended to apply pressure on the colonial authorities while maintaining a non-violent stance.
Q 93. Chauri Chaura Incident (Modern History)
Q93. Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?
Elimination Technique Based Question
Eliminate Option 1: C. R. Das believed in Non Violence. Please refer to solution to UPSC 1980 question.
C. R. Das formed Swaraj Party in response of Chauri Chaura case, not went to provide legal defence. (UPSC 1990 question)
Eliminate Option 3 and 4: Khwaja Hasan Nizami and M. A. Jinnah had active role in Pakistan formation, there is no other significant contribution found in freedom struggle.
Hint for Option 2: The Chauri Chaura incident occured in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh; and Madan Mohan Malaviya was from Uttar Pradesh.
- Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant provided legal defense to those arrested following the Chauri Chaura incident. This incident occurred on February 4, 1922, when a large group of protesters participating in the non-cooperation movement clashed with police, leading to the death of 22 policemen.
- Madan Mohan Malaviya was a prominent Indian leader and lawyer known for his role in the Indian independence movement. He was instrumental in defending the accused in this case, showcasing his commitment to justice and legal advocacy.
- Krishna Kant assisted Malaviya in the legal defense, highlighting their joint efforts to ensure a fair trial for the accused individuals.
Q . Freedom Struggle Movements and Personalities
Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme: 1. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth 2. Observance of strict non-violence 3. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public 4. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes How many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?
1. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth: This was indeed a part
of the Non-Cooperation Programme. The movement encouraged the boycott of
British goods, including foreign cloth, and the boycott of British
institutions, including law courts, to resist colonial rule.
2. Observance of strict non-violence:
Non-violence was a fundamental principle of the Non-Cooperation Movement, as
advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. The movement aimed to achieve its goals through
peaceful means without resorting to violence.
3. Retention of titles and honours without using
them in public: This was not a part of the Non-Cooperation Programme. The
movement encouraged the renunciation of titles and honours conferred by the
British as a form of protest against colonial rule.
4. Establishment of Panchayats for settling
disputes: The establishment of Panchayats was encouraged as part of the
movement to promote self-reliance and self-governance, reducing dependence on
British judicial systems.
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Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement: 1. The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective. 2. It was to be implemented in stages, with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if 'Swaraj' did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
● Explanation
of Statement 1:
○ The Non-Cooperation Movement,
initiated by the Indian National Congress under the leadership of Mahatma
Gandhi, aimed at achieving 'Swaraj' or self-rule. The Congress indeed declared
the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means as its primary
objective. This was a significant shift from earlier methods, emphasizing
non-violent resistance and non-cooperation with the British authorities.
● Explanation of Statement 2:
○ The movement was designed to
be implemented in stages. Initially, it involved the boycott of government
schools, colleges, law courts, and foreign goods. The plan was to escalate to
civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes if the British government did not
concede to the demands within a year and if it resorted to repression. This
strategic approach was intended to apply increasing pressure on the colonial
government while maintaining a non-violent stance.
● Conclusion:
○ Both statements accurately
reflect the strategic planning and objectives of the Non-Cooperation Movement,
making option C the correct choice.
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Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?
○
The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on February 4, 1922, when a large group of
protesters participating in the Non-Cooperation Movement clashed with police,
leading to the death of three civilians and 22 policemen.
○ In the aftermath, many people
were arrested and charged with serious offenses.
○ Madan Mohan Malaviya, a
prominent Indian leader and freedom fighter, along with Krishna Kant, provided
legal defense to those arrested. Malaviya was known for his legal acumen and
commitment to justice, which he demonstrated by defending the accused in this
case.
○ This incident led to Mahatma
Gandhi calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement, as he was deeply disturbed by
the violence.
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Consider the following pairs: Party — Its Leader Bharatiya Jana Sangh — Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Socialist Party — C. Rajagopalachari Congress for Democracy — Jagjivan Ram Swatantra Party — Acharya Narendra Dev How many of the above are correctly matched?
- Statement 1 is correct: Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was the leader of Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: C. Rajagopalachari was not the leader of the Socialist Party; he led the Swatantra Party.
- Statement 3 is correct: Jagjivan Ram was associated with the Congress for Democracy.
- Statement 4 is incorrect: Acharya Narendra Dev was not the leader of the Swatantra Party; he was associated with the Socialist Party.
- Therefore, only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.
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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose. Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
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With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
- Quit India Resolution: 1942
- Expansion of Viceroy’s Executive Council: 1861
- Resignation of congress ministeries: 1939
- Cripps proposal: March 1942
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In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as
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With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs: Person — Position held 1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru: President, All India Liberal Federation 2. K.C. Neogy: Member, The Constituent Assembly 3. P.C. Joshi: General Secretary, Communist Party of India Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries. 2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
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A: Lord Linlithgow described the August Movement of 1942 as the most serious revolt after the Sepoy mutiny. R: Peasants joined the movement in large number in some places.
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In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?
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With reference to Indian Freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference. What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
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Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb – First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty – Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee – Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
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With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/ are correct? 1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the ‘Sedition Committee’. 2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League. 3. Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
● The Rowlatt committee was a sedition committee set up in 1917 to look up the growing terrorism in India against the British government. The act extended the emergency measures of preventive indefinite detention, incarceration without trial and judicial review
● The Home Rule League was prominent from 1916 to 1918. Gandhi ji had incorporated many big and small organization of national interest into this protest against the Rowlatt Act and All India Home Rule League was amongst them.
● The Simon Commission was sent to India in 1927 while the Rowlatt Satyagraha happened in 1919.
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Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?
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The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
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Quit India Movement was launched in response to
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Consider the following statements: The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he 1. exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British. 2. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians. 3. stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for
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Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
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What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement?
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In the ‘Individual Satyagraha’, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second?
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In the context of the Indian Freedom struggle, 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons?
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During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in
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Which one of the following began with the Dandi March?
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Who among the following used the phrase ‘Un-British’ to criticize the English colonial control of India?
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During the Indian Freedom Struggle, who of the following raised an army called “Free Indian Legion”?
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Which one of the following aroused a wave of popular indignation that led to the massacre by the British at Jallianwala Bagh?
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Where were the Ghadar revolutionaries, who became active during the outbreak of the World War I based?
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What was Komagata Maru?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Lord Mountbatten was the Viceroy when Simla Conference took place. 2. Indian Navy Revolt, 1946 took place when the Indian sailors in the Royal Navy at Bombay and Karachi rose against the Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
● Statement 1 is incorrect: Lord Wavell was the Viceroy when Shimla Conference took place in June, 1945.
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Consider the following statements: On the eve of launch of Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi 1. asked the government servants to resign. 2. asked the soldiers to leave their posts. 3. asked the Princes of the Princely States to accept the sovereignty of their own people. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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During the Indian Freedom Struggle, who among the following proposed that Swaraj should be defined as complete independence free from all foreign control?
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The name of the famous person of India who returned the Knighthood conferred on him by the British Government as a token of protest against the atrocities in Punjab in 1919 was
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Consider the following events during India’s freedom struggle: 1. Chauri-Chaura Outrage 2. Minto-Morley Reforms 3. Dandi March 4. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events given above?
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With reference to Indian Freedom Struggle, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
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The leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) was
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With reference to the Indian Freedom struggle, which one of the following statements is not correct?
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During the Indian Freedom struggle, the Khudai Khidmatgars, also known as Red Shirts, called for
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Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament?
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With reference to the period of extremist nationalist movement in India with its spirit of Swadeshi, which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Who among the following organized the famous Chittagong armoury raid?
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The Hunter Commission was appointed after the
● The Jallianwala Bagh massacre Hunter Commission, a 1919 investigation into a British massacre that killed 379 Indian civilians headed by William Hunter, Lord Hunter
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M atch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-I A. Chittagong Armoury B. Abhinav Bharat C. Anushilan Samiti D. Kuka Movement List-II 1. Kalpana Dutt Rao 2. Guru Ram Singh 3. Vinayaka Daodar Savarkar 4. Aurobindo Ghosh Codes: A B C D
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The native state of Tripura became involved in the Freedom movement early in the 20th century because
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The Indian National Army (INA) came into existence in 1943 in
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A: The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base.
R: It fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it.
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Which Indian nationalist leader looked upon the war between Germany and Britain as a godsent opportunity which would enable Indians to exploit the situation to their advantage?
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‘Abhinava Bharat’ a secret society of revolutionaries was organized by
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What is the correct sequence of the following events? 1. Tilak's Home Rule League 2. Komagatamaru Incident 3. Mahatma Gandhi’s arrival in India Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Which one of the following events, was characterized by Montague as 'Preventive Murder'?
Edwin Montague, condemned Jallianwalla Bagh massacre’s severity, and called it as “Preventive Murder”. C.F.Andrews called Jallianwala Massacre as ruthless Murder.
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What is the correct sequence of the following events? 1. The August offer 2. The I.N.A trial 3. The Quit India Movement 4. The Royal Indian Naval Ratings' Revolt. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Chronological sequence
August Offer–1940
Quit India Movement–1942
INA Trial–1945
Royal Indian Navy Ratings Revolt– 1946
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Which one of the following defines extremist ideology during the early phase of Indian freedom movement?
- The extremist leaders did not believe in the soft and persuasive approach. They took more aggressive stance.
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Who was the leader of the Ghaddar Party?
- The Ghadar Party, originally known as the Pacific Coast Hindustan Association, was founded on July 15, 1913 in the United States by Lala Har Dayal, Sant Baba Wasakha Singh Dadehar, Baba Jawala Singh, Santokh Singh, and Sohan Singh Bhakna.
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Assertion (A): The Khilafat movement did bring the urban Muslims into the fold of the National Movement. Reason (R): There was a predominant element of anti–imperialism in both the National and Khilafat Movement.
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Which one of the following events was characterized by Montague as ‘Preventive Murder’?
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Who was the leader of the Ghadar party?
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The Indian Muslims in general, were not attracted to the Extremist movement because of the
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A: The Khilafat Movement did bring the urban Muslims into the fold of the National Movement. R: There was a predominant element of anti-imperialism in both the National and Khilafat Movements.
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Which one of the following defines extremist ideology during the early phase of Indian freedom movement?
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What is the correct sequence of the following events? 1. Tilak’s Home Rule League 2. Kamagatamaru incident 3. Mahatma Gandhi’s arrival in India Codes:
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What is the correct sequence of the following events? 1. The August Offer 2. The INA Trial 3. The Quit India Movement 4. The Royal Indian Naval Ratings Revolt Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I A. Chittagaon Armoury raid B. Kakori Conspiracy C. Lahore Conspiracy D. Ghadar Party List-II 1. Lala Hardayal 2. Jatin Das 3. Surya Sen 4. Ram Prasad Bismil 5. Vasudeo Phadke Codes:
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I A. Abhinav Bharat Society B. Anushilan Samiti C. Gadar Party D. Swaraj Party List-II 1. Sri Aurobindo Ghosh 2. Lala Hardayal 3. C.R. Das 4. V.D. Savarkar Codes:
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Consider the following statements: The Non Cooperation Movement led to: 1. Congress becoming a mass movement for the first time. 2. Growth of Hindu-Muslims unity. 3. Removal of fear of the British might from the minds of the people. 4. British government's willingness to grant political concessions to Indians. Of these statements:
- Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movements were launched in 1920.
- The two movements emerged from separate issues, but they adopted a common programme of action that of non- violent and non-cooperation.
- There was increasing Hindu-Muslim unity against the British.
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Who among the following was the leader of a number of anti-British revolts in Sambalpur?
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Those who joined Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran struggle included
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What is common among Madam Bhikaji Cama, M. Barkatulla, V.V.S. Iyer and M.N. Roy?
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Which of the following were the main objectives of the Khilafat movement? I. To rouse anti-British feelings among the Muslims of India II. To reform the Muslim society III. To demand separate electorates and preserve the Khilafat IV. To save the Ottoman Empire and preserve the Khilafat. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Consider the following two statements called Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer by using the codes given below the statements. Assertion (A): The Quit India Movement of 1942 marked the culmination of the Indian Freedom Movement. Reason (R): After the Quit India Movement, it was only a question of time and determining the actual mechanics of the transfer of power.
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Who among the following was a revolutionary who later turned into a yogi and philosopher?
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The I.N.A. was organized by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at
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Consider the following events in Indian Freedom Movement: 1. Singh Sabha Movement 2. Quit India Movement 3. Dandi March 4. Gurdwara Reform Movement. The correct chronological sequence of correct answer using the codes given below them:
Chronological Order
- Singh Sabha Movement – 1870s
- Gurdwara Reform Movement – 1920’s
- Dandi March – 12 Mar 1930 to 6 Apr 1930
- Quit India Movement – 8 August 1942
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The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he
- His Drain of wealth theory that exposed the economic exploitation of colonized rule was the most effective contribution of Dadabhai Nauroji.
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Which one of the following was the most immediate factor for the spread of Swadeshi and Boycott agitation during the first decade of the present century?
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Match the columns: List 1 A. Madan Mohan Malviya B. Sohan Singh Bhakna C. Annie Besant D. Rajagopalachari List 2 1. Ghadar Movement 2. Swatantra Party 3. Hindu Mahasabha 4. Theosophical Society of India A B C D
Correct Matches
- Madan Mohan Malviya - Hindu Mahasabha
- Sohan Singh Bhakna - Ghadr Movement
- Annie Besant - Theosophical Society of India
- Rajagopalachari - Swatantra Party
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Match the columns: (A) M. N. Roy – (i) Swarajist Party (B) C. R. Das – (ii) Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (C) Chandra Shekhar Azad – (iii) Congress Socialist Party (D) Acharya Narendra – (iv) Communist International
Correct Matches
Leader Organization
M. N. Roy Communist International
C. R. Das Swarajist Party
Chandra Shekhar Azad Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Acharya Narendra Congress Socialist Party
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‘Ghadar party’ in U.S.A. was formed by
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Khilafat movement stressed on
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Arrange the following in a chronological order
(i) Foundation of Muslim League
(ii) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
(iii) Khilafat Movement
(iv) Civil Disobedience Movement
Foundation of Muslim League - 1906
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - 1919
Khilafat Movement - 2020
Civil Disobedience Movement – 1930-32
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“Anushilan Samithi” was the terrorist organisation with its headquarters at
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The first Civil Disobedience Movement was started by Gandhiji after the
- The Non Cooperation movement of 1920 started after the Rowlatt Act and Jallianwalla Massacre of 1919 and ended after the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922.
- The Non Cooperation movement was Gandhi’s first movement that involved mass civil disobedience as a methodology.
- The earlier movements like Champaran, Ahmedabad and Kheda movements were localized in nature.
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Match the following: A. Civil Disobedience Movement - 1. B. G. Tilak B. Indian Home Rule League - 2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy C. Moderate leader - 3. Mahatma Gandhi D. Brahmo Samaj - 4. G. K. Gokhale A B C D
Civil Disobedience Movement: Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Home Rule League: B. G. Tilak
Moderate leader: G. K. Gokhale
Brahmo Samaj: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Which of the following pairs is correct?
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The partition of Bengal was undertaken with the view of
Bengal was a highly politically active province of India and a centre of National movement. One of the reson for its partition was to weaken it by dividing the Hindus of the West and the East Bengal and increasing Hindu-Muslim tensions. This was the ‘Divide and Rule’ policy of the British government.
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The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in the year
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The Indian national movement became organised for the first time in
- Indian national movement became organized for the first time during the period of Swadeshi movement in 1905-06.
- The movement was stated by the Indian against the partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon.
- It was for the first time the organized mass resistance was seen against the British government in India.
- In this period the congress leadership shifted to extremist leaders like Lal-Bal-Pal.
- The extremist leaders involved wider sections of people in the movement in an organized manner.
- They involved lower middle class people also.
- They tried to instil self-respect and patriotism in the people by invoking past heroes like Ashoka, Shivaji, Maharana Pratap and Rani Laxmibai.
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The wrongly matched pair among the following is
- Khilafat was a pan-Islamist political protest campaign launched by Muslims of British India led by:
o Shaukat Ali,
o Maulana Mohammad Ali,
o Hakim Ajmal Khan, and
o Abul Kalam Azad.
- It was aimed to restore the caliph of the Ottoman Caliphate.
- Mohammed Ali Jinnah was not associated with this movement
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The following are the events in national movement I. Champaran Satyagraha II. Non-Cooperation Movement III. Quit India Movement IV. Dandi March The correct chronological order is
The chronological sequence is Champaran Satyagraha (1917), Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), Dandi March (1930) and Quit India Movement (1942).
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Arrange the following in chronological order I. Home Rule League II. Swadeshi Movement III. Bardoli Movement IV. Round Table Conference
- Swadeshi Movement (1905),
- Home Rule League (1916),
- Bardoli Movement (1928) &
- Round Table Conference (1930-32).
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Quit India Movement was launched in
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Which of the following events is not correct?
Simon commission arrived in British India to study constitutional reform in 1927.
Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin on 5 March 1931.
Salt Satyagraha took place in 1930.
Quit India Movement was started on 8th August 1942.
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In the 19th century the people who participated in the national movement were mostly
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Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
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What is most significant regarding partition of Bengal in 1905?
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What was the objective of Home Rule Movement?
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Assertion (A): In 1946 in Bombay the ratings of the Royal Indian Navy rose in open mutiny against the British. Reason (R): The Royal Indian Navy joined the INA
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Non-Cooperation Movement was called off by Gandhiji because
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Civil Disobedience Movement was started in India in 1930 for
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The year 1919 is associated with
Dandi March – 12 Mar 1930 – 6 Apr 1930
Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy – 13 April 1919
Chauri Chaura Incident – 4 February 1922
Partition of Begal – 16 October 1905
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Which important event immediately preceded Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
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Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended in 1921 because
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Under whose leadership, the Indian National Army was formed?
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Who said these words at the time of Quit India Movement—’Do or die’?
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Why did Gandhiji stop the Non-cooperation Movement?
- Non-Cooperation movement (NCM) was suspended by Gandhi due to the violent event of Chauri Chaura.
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The Indian National Movement refers to the events in the British rule in India? I. Rowlatt Act II. Hunter Report III. Jallianwallah Bagh Tragedy Arrange them in chronological order:
Rowlatt Act – Feb 1919
Jallianwallah Bagh Tragedy – April 1919
Hunter Report – May 1920
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The Indian National Movement refers to the
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Which of the following represents the integration of Hindus and Muslims for a common cause?
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Which of the following periods can be considered as the era of mass revolution?
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The Indian patriot, who died in jail due to hunger strike, was
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“Inquilab Zindabad” slogan was given by
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Rabindranath Tagore surrendered his title to the British because of
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“Khilafat” movement subsided because of the
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The Home Rule movement was launched by
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Who said first: “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it”.
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Swadeshi movement started during
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“Red Shirts” movement aimed at
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Who participated the least in the Indian National Movement?
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Which party was in power in U.K. when India became independent?