Indian National Movement (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 43

1. The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because: [2012-1]

(a) the Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces
(b) emergence of a 'left wing' in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible
(c) there were widespread communal disturbances in their provinces
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct

Correct Answer: (d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct

Solution:The Congress ministries resigned in October and November 1939, in protest against Viceroy Lord Linlithgow's action of declaring India to be a belligerent in the Second World War without consulting the Indian people.

2. During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation? [2012-1]

(a) Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government
(b) Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose
(c) Behramji Malabari and M. G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

Correct Answer: (b) Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose

Solution:Because Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose.

3. Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar? [2012-1]

1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India

2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation

3. The Independent Labour Party

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Solution:The parties established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar were - All India Scheduled Castes Federation and the Independent Labour Party.

4. Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because: [2012-1]

(a) Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations.
(b) Congress and Muslim League had differences of opinion.
(c) Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award.
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context.

Correct Answer: (c) Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award.

Solution:Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, against Ramsay Macdonald Announcement of the Communal Award.

5. Consider the following statements: [2012-1]

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?

(a) I only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (a) I only

Solution:He exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British.

6. The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress 1929 is very important in history, because: [2012-1]

1. the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence

2. the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session

3. a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only

Solution:Only 1st statement is correct. The Lahore session of the Congress gave voice to the new, militant spirit. It passed a resolution declaring Poorna Swaraj (Full Independence) to be the Congress objective.

7. Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? [2012-1]

1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces

2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims

3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Solution:1st and 3rd are correct.

8. The Rowlatt Act aimed at [2012-1]

(a) compulsory economic support to war efforts
(b) imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial
(c) suppression of the Khilafat Movement
(d) imposition of restrictions on freedom of the press

Correct Answer: (b) imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial

Solution:The act had provisions of imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial.

9. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for [2013-1]

(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
(b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
(c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
(d) writing off all peasant debts

Correct Answer: (a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third

Solution:The Tebhagamovement is a peasant movement in the history of Bengal and India. It was a movement of the peasants who demanded two-third share of their produce for themselves and one-third share to the landlord

10. Annie Besant was: [2013-1]

1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement

2. the founder of the Theosophical Society

3. once the President of the Indian National Congress

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

(a) I only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3