Indian National Movement (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

31. The Indian Muslims, in general, were not attracted to the Extremist movement because of: [1998]

(a) influence' of Sir Sayed Ahmed Khan
(b) anti-Muslim attitude of Extremist leaders
(c) indifference shown to Muslim aspirations
(d) extremists' policy of harping on Hindu aspect

Correct Answer: (d) extremists' policy of harping on Hindu aspect

Solution:The extremists believed in sacrificing everything including life for the cause of the motherland. They tried to instill self-respect and patriotism in the people by invoking past heroes like Ashoka, Shivaji, Maharana Pratap and Rani Laxmibai. Because of the extremist's policy of harping on Hindu past, The Indian Muslims in general were not attracted to the extremist movement.

32. Which one of the following events, was characterised by Montague as 'Preventive Murder? [1998]

(a) Killing of INA activities
(b) Massacre at Jallianwala Bagh
(c) Shooting of the Mahatma
(d) Shooting of Curzon-Wythe

Correct Answer: (b) Massacre at Jallianwala Bagh

Solution:Jalianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919 at Amritsar. Thiseventischaracterized by Montague as 'Preventive Murder'.

33. What is the correct sequence of the following events? [1998]

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:

Codes:

(a) 1, 3, 2, 4
(b) 3, 1, 2, 4
(c) 1, 3, 4, 2
(d) 3, 1, 4, 2

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 3, 2, 4

Solution:August Offer-1940; INA Trial-1945; Quit India Movement-1942; Royal Indian Navy Ratings Revolt-1946

34. Which one of the following defines extremist ideology during the early phase of Indian freedom movement? [1998]

(a) Stimulating the production of indigenous articles by giving them preference over imported commodities
(b) Obtaining self-government by aggressive means in place of petitions and constitutional ways
(c) Providing national educational according to the requirements of the country
(d) Organising coups against the British empire through military revolt

Correct Answer: (b) Obtaining self-government by aggressive means in place of petitions and constitutional ways

Solution:In the beginning of the 20th century, Extremists, a new class of national leaders emerged in India which were different from the moderate group. They took a more aggressive stance against the British Empire. They were typically younger and did not believe in the soft and persuasive approach of the moderate leaders. They did not stick to constitutional methods to protest and demand. They resorted to boycotts, strikes, etc. They also burned foreign-made goods. They believed in confrontation rather than persuasion. They believed in sacrificing everything including life for the cause of the motherland. They opposed westernization of Indian society by the British.

35. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? [1998]

1. Theodore Beck: Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College, Aligarh.

2. Ilbert Bill: Ripon

3. Pherozeshah Mehta: Indian National Congress

4. Badruddin Tyabji: Muslims League

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution:Badruddin Tyabji was not associated with the Muslim League but he was the first Muslim president of INC in 1887 at Madras.

36. "The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise. "This statement is attributed to: [1998]

(a) Lord Dufferin
(b) Lord Curzon
(c) Lord Lytton
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Lord Curzon

Solution:Lord Curzon (1899-1905)

37. Who was the leader of the Ghaddar Party? [1998]

(a) Bhagat Singh
(b) Lala Hardayal
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) V.D. Savarkar

Correct Answer: (b) Lala Hardayal

Solution:Ghadr was established in 1913 under the leadership of Lala Hardayal. The HQ of Ghadr was in San Francisco.

38. Lord Mountbatten came to India as a Viceroy with specific instruction to: [1998]

(a) balkanize the Indian sub-continent
(b) keep India united if possible
(c) accept Jinnah's demand for Pakistan
(d) persuade the Congress to accept the partition

Correct Answer: (b) keep India united if possible

Solution:He was not able to keep India united so he used the Plan Balkan.

This article hints on Mountbatten's plan of keeping India united. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/viceroys-house/lord-mountbatten-india-partition/

39. Assertion (A): The Khilafat movement did bring the urban Muslims into the fold of the National Movement: [1998]

Reason (R): There was a predominant element of anti-imperialism in both the National and Khilafat Movement.

(a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: (a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A

Solution:Both are correct and R explains A

40. Assertion (A): Partition of Bengal in 1905 brought to an end the moderates' role in the Indian freedom movement. [1998]

Reason (R): The Surat session of Indian National Congress separated the Extremists from the Moderates.

(a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: (d) A is false but R is true

Solution:A is false as role of moderates continued after partition of Bengal. Extremists and moderates separated at Surat session in 1907 but reunited at 1916 session at Lucknow.

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