Indian History and World History (Part-33)

 NATIONAL MOVEMENT

Total Questions: 50

31. In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi organised a satyagraha for the peasants of Kheda district of Gujarat. The satyagraha was for the demand of: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) relaxation in revenue collection
Solution:

In the year 1918, Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha for the farmers of the Kheda district of Gujarat. This satyagraha was to demand exemption in revenue collection. The given year of the Kheda movement in question is wrong.

32. In which city did Mahatma Gandhi successfully lead the mill worker's strike in 1918? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Ahmedabad
Solution:

In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi successfully led the mill workers' strike in Ahmedabad.

33. What is the quintessence of Gandhian ideology? [C.P.O. S.I. 5.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Satyagraha
Solution:

According to Stanley E. Jones, Satyagraha is the totality or quintessence of Gandhian thoughts.

Through it, Gandhi introduced a new spirit to the world-the philosophy of devotion to truth, remaining firm on the fact and resisting untruth actively but non-violently. It is the greatest of all of Gandhi's contribution to the World.

34. Who was the first Indian to be elected as a British house of common's member? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Dada Bhai Naoroji
Solution:

Dadabhai Naoroji (Grand Old Man of India) was the first Indian elected a member of the British Parliament from Finsbury on behalf of the Liberal Party in 1892.

During his stay (1855-69 AD), he established organizations named 'London Indian Society' (1865 AD) and 'East India Association' (1866 AD) with the aim of making the British aware of the problems of Indians.

35. Who among the following was the first Indian to win a seat in the House of Commons? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 20.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Dadabhai Naoroji
Solution:

Dadabhai Naoroji (Grand Old Man of India) was the first Indian elected a member of the British Parliament from Finsbury on behalf of the Liberal Party in 1892.

During his stay (1855-69 AD), he established organizations named 'London Indian Society' (1865 AD) and 'East India Association' (1866 AD) with the aim of making the British aware of the problems of Indians.

36. Name the first Indian to become a member of the British Parliament. [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 3.03.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Dadabhai Naoroji
Solution:

Dadabhai Naoroji (Grand Old Man of India) was the first Indian elected a member of the British Parliament from Finsbury on behalf of the Liberal Party in 1892.

During his stay (1855-69 AD), he established organizations named 'London Indian Society' (1865 AD) and 'East India Association' (1866 AD) with the aim of making the British aware of the problems of Indians.

37. Which of the following was not advocated by Mahatma Gandhi? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Heavy Industries
Solution:

Gandhiji's view about the economy was that cach country should be determined keeping in mind its climate, land, and the nature of its inhabitants.

Gandhiji was a priest of truth and non-violence, who supported the prohibition of alcohol, village panchayat, and dignity of labour and did not support heavy industry.

38. Which Freedom Fighter addressed Mahatma Gandhi as "Father of the Nation" for the 1" time? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 8.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Subhash Chandra Bose
Solution:

Mahatma Gandhi was first time called the 'Father of the Nation' by Subhash Chandra Bose.

On July 6, 1944, Subhas Chandra Bose addressed Gandhiji while speaking on Azad Hind Radio "India's last war of independence has begun, 'Father of the nation' we seek your blessings and best wishes in this holy war of liberation of India.

39. Who is India's 'Father of the Nation'? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 18.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Solution:

Mahatma Gandhi was first time called the 'Father of the Nation' by Subhash Chandra Bose.

On July 6, 1944, Subhas Chandra Bose addressed Gandhiji while speaking on Azad Hind Radio "India's last war of independence has begun, 'Father of the nation' we seek your blessings and best wishes in this holy war of liberation of India.

40. Who designed the Swaraj flag during the Swadeshi movement in India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 13.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Mahatma Gandhi
Solution:

In the year 1921, on the request of Gandhiji, a draft of a flag was presented by Pingali Venkayya. In which a flag was prepared incorporating the suggestions proposed by Lala Hansraj and Mahatma Gandhi.

In the year 1931, a seven-member committee was formed to refine this flag. After which the adopted flag was called Swaraj flag, Gandhi flag or Charkha flag. This flag was of green, saffron and white colour.