The Indian Independence League was set up by :
(a) Ras Behari Bose
(b) S.M. Joshi
(c) Jayaprakash Naryan
(d) Aruna Asaf Ali
Answer: (a) Ras Behari Bose
Explanation:
The Indian Independence League was established by Ras Behari Bose to unite Indians living in Southeast Asia and encourage their participation in the struggle for India's independence. Ras Behari Bose later played a significant role in the formation of the Indian National Army (INA).
Harijan Sevak Sangh was organised by :
(a) Raja Rammohan Roy
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Annie Besant
Answer: (c) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi founded the Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932 to address the social stigma faced by the Dalit community (then referred to as Harijans by Gandhi). It aimed at promoting the social, economic, and educational welfare of the Dalits.
The first movement launched against the British in India was :
(a) Khilafat Movement
(b) Swadeshi Movement
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement
(d) Quit India Movement
Answer: (b) Swadeshi Movement
Explanation:
The Swadeshi Movement (1905) was launched to protest the partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon. It emphasized the use of indigenous goods and boycotting British products. It marked the beginning of organized resistance against British rule.
Consider the following events of 1919 A.D. :
1. Rowlatt Act
2. Hunter Report
3. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
4. Return of Knighthood by Rabindranath Tagore
Their correct chronological sequence is :
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 1, 3, 4, 2
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4
(d) 3, 1, 2, 4
Answer: (b) 1, 3, 4, 2
Explanation:
The first women’s university in India was founded by :
(a) Gandhiji
(b) J.C. Kumarappa
(c) Dhondo Keshave Karve
(d) Rani Ahilya Devi
Answer: (c) Dhondo Keshave Karve
Explanation:
Dhondo Keshave Karve established the first women’s university, known as SNDT Women’s University, in 1916. He was a social reformer advocating women’s education and empowerment.
The capital of the British Indian Empire was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi because :
(a) Delhi was located at the centre of the empire
(b) The climate of Delhi was more suitable for Europeans
(c) Calcutta was the hotbed of revolutionaries
(d) Delhi was the traditional seat of Imperial powers
Answer: (c) Calcutta was the hotbed of revolutionaries
Explanation:
The shift in 1911 was partly influenced by the growing revolutionary activities in Calcutta. Additionally, Delhi was seen as a more politically and historically significant location for the British.
Lord Curzon is best known for which of the following ?
(a) University Act of 1904
(b) Partition of Bengal in 1905
(c) Indian Councils Act of 1892
(d) Government of India Act of 1909
Answer: (b) Partition of Bengal in 1905
Explanation:
The Partition of Bengal was implemented by Lord Curzon to divide the population along religious lines, which faced massive opposition and led to the Swadeshi Movement. This decision was revoked in 1911 due to widespread protests.
Consider the following statement :
The three Movements of Gandhi were named variously as the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement because :
1. Gandhi wanted to attract the Indian masses to his movement by giving it a different name each time.
2.when a movement failed, he did not want to use the same name for his new movement.
3. each movement was more rigorous than the previous one.
4. Gandhi prepared the masses slowly from non-cooperating in 1921 to telling the British to quit India in 1942.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4
Answer: (d) 3 and 4
Explanation:
Each movement (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India) was more rigorous than the last, reflecting Gandhi’s gradual escalation of demands. He prepared the masses for complete independence by introducing the concept of non-cooperation in 1921 and progressing to the Quit India call in 1942.
Which of the following statements about the ‘’Bardoli Movement’’ are true. Select the answer from the code given below :
1. Under the leadership of Vallabhbhai Patel this movement was launched
2. The movement refused to pay the land revenue at the enhanced rates
3. An enquiry committee was setup by the government
4. Land revenue was reduced on the basis of committee’s recommendation
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation:
The Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) was led by Vallabhbhai Patel to protest against increased land revenue. The farmers refused to pay taxes, prompting the government to form an enquiry committee, which recommended reducing the taxes.
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 :
(a) authorised the Government to imprison any person without trial
(b) made different sets of rules to deal with political and ordinary detenus
(c) empowered the Government with powers of summary trials and execution of any one suspected to be a revolutionary
(d) introduced censorship of the vernacular press
Answer: (a) Authorised the Government to imprison any person without trial
Explanation:
This act, also known as the Rowlatt Act, allowed the British government to arrest and detain individuals without trial, curtailing civil liberties. This act led to widespread protests, including the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
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