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Indian National Movement (Part-IV)

📆 March 7, 2025

Total Questions: 43

31. In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"? [2018-1]

Correct Answer: (a) All India Home Rule League
Solution:
  • Upon repeated instance from home rule leaguers, Gandhi did accept the presidentship of the Home Rule League only in 1920 and changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha". While we are at it, let's also gain knowledge about the wrong statements, lest it's asked in future exam!
  • South India Liberal Federation (SILF), aka Justice Party, as was officially known at the time of its founding in 1916. EV Ramaswamy Naicker aka Periyar is prominent personality associated with it.
  • The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune. Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
  • Hindu Mahasabha was founded by Madan Mohan Malviya and some Punjabi leaders in 1915.

32. With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: [2019-1]

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?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Programme of Swadeshi: On August 15, 1906, the National Council of Education was set up to organise a system of education- literary, scientific and technical-on national lines and under national control. The swadeshi spirit also found expression in the establishment of swadeshi textile mills, soap and match factories, tanneries, banks, insurance companies, shops, etc. So, both 1 and 2 are correct.

33. With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements: [2019-1]

1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.

2. In Lord Chelmsford's War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.

3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Solution:Called by Viceroy Chelmsford to a War Conference in Delhi in April 1918, Gandhi said in one-sentence speech that he supported recruitment for the war. So, #2 is wrong, by elimination we get answer (b).

34. With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs: [2019-1]

Persons: Position head

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?

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:P.C. Joshi was C.P.I. General Secretary. And K.C. Neogy was member of Constituent Assembly from W.Bengal. Only in Option '(d)' this combination is available.

35. With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events? [2020-1]

Correct Answer: (d) Birsa Munda's revolt of 1899-1900
Solution:1890s: under the leadership of Birsa Munda, the Mundass of the Chota Nagpur Plateau rebelled against the British. It was called Ulgulan.

36. With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements: [2020-1]

1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind.

2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs.

3. The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Solution:
  • This is not available in routine preparation books. Upon searching the internet, "Desher Katha was book largely based on the ideas of Naoroji and Digby. It presented the vices of the British rule, The mean of the peasants, the ruin of Indian industry and British empire's hypnotic quest over mind. #1 is correct.
  • Deuskar in his book, opposed the partition of Bengal. But, The overall theme of his book is not confined to So, Answer should be "(a)".

37. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? [2020-1]

1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference

2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement

3. Acceptance of Gandhi's suggestion for enquiry into police excesses

4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:
  • Gandhi-Irwin Pact-5th March 1931-Alsoknownas Delhi Pact
  • Outcome of the Congress starting the Civil Disobedience Movement
  • Solution by Viceroy Irwin- proposed congress to suspend civil disobedience movement and participate in the second meeting of the round table conference
  • Gandhiji also demanded release of political prisoners not convicted of violence from jails and other demands of withdrawal of ordinances
  • Enquiry into the police excess was not part of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
    UPSC has removed this question.

38. With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian History, which one of the following statements is correct? [2021-1]

Correct Answer: (a) The Quit India Resolution was adopted by AICC
Solution:
  • Spectrum:Covered directly
  • Quit India Movement launched on 8th August 1942 @Gowalia Tank Bombay

39. Which among the following is associated with "Songs from Prison", a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English? [2021-1]

Correct Answer: (c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Solution:
  • Written during his imprisonment in Yeravada Jail, Poona
  • Translated hymns from the Upanishada and poems by Indian saint poets into English and that collection was published as Songs from the prison
  • Not given in any reference books
  • Can be solved by elimination
  • Tilak in Jail wrote-Gita Rahsya, Arctic home of the Aryans
  • Sarojini Naidu wrote the Bazars of Hyderabad

40. In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillion are remembered as: [2021-1]

Correct Answer: (d) Officers of the Indian National Army
Solution:
  • Indian National Army Azad Hind Fauj, was formed in 1942 by Captian Mohan Singh with the help of the Japanese, but due to differences it was disbanded.
  • Again in July 1943, Netaji Subhash Chandrabose reorganised the Indian National Army along with Ras Behari Bose and Japanese help.
  • The INA campaign was headed towards Kohima under the leadership of Capt. Shahnawaz Khan, which resulted into defeat.
  • After the end of WW-2, the INA was had to surrender to the British Army and later on 3 officials were court-martialled by Lord Wavell at Red Fort
  • Red Fort Trials were defended by a series of lawerys, including KN Katju, TejbahadurSapru, JL. Nehru- resulting into INA agitation across the country
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