Indian Freedom Movement

Question 1ExpertLevel 21

What did the variety of flags and slogans in the Naval Mutiny of 1946 indicate?

AA shared outburst of different political sentiments against colonial powerBComplete acceptance of British ruleCEnd of nationalismDComplete Congress control over army

Question 2ExpertLevel 21

The weak centre in the Cabinet Mission Plan was an attempt at what difficult balance?

ABetween desire for united India and safeguards of provincial groupsBBetween Swadeshi and foreign clothCBetween peasant tax and salt taxDBetween Kakori and Champaran

Question 3ExpertLevel 21

How did Direct Action Day weaken the practicality of the Cabinet Mission Plan?

AIt intensified communal distrust and violenceBIt permanently united Congress and LeagueCIt enforced the ConstitutionDIt ended salt tax

Question 4ExpertLevel 21

Why were both cooperation and conflict visible in the Interim Government of 1946?

ABecause transfer of power was underway but Congress and League had different goalsBBecause British rule had already endedCBecause Salt Satyagraha was going onDBecause INA had formed the government

Question 5ExpertLevel 21

Why is the Mountbatten Plan called a hurried solution?

AIt transferred power quickly but the human cost of partition remained hugeBIt made India independent in 1930CIt founded CongressDIt sent the Simon Commission

Question 6ExpertLevel 21

What problem increased because the Radcliffe Line was announced after independence?

ABoundary uncertainty and insecurity among peopleBShortage of salt productionCFormation of CongressDOpposition to Simon Commission

Question 7ExpertLevel 21

What becomes clear from cases like Junagadh Hyderabad and Kashmir in the integration of princely states?

AEach princely state had a different situation and one method was not enoughBAll princely states were already in IndiaCCongress had no roleDBritish Parliament made India's Constitution

Question 8ExpertLevel 21

The work of the Constituent Assembly fulfilled which long term demand of the freedom movement?

AIndians making the rules of their own governanceBBritish Governor continuing ruleCBringing back Company tradeDAccepting Simon Commission

Question 9ExpertLevel 21

Why was the idea of sovereignty in the Objectives Resolution important from the view of the freedom movement?

AIt was a declaration point of political authority free from foreign controlBIt was acceptance of British ruleCIt was an amendment of salt taxDIt was only a guarantee of princely independence

Question 10ExpertLevel 21

What continuity of the national movement is seen by studying 26 January 1930 and 26 January 1950 together?

AThe journey from pledge of Poorna Swaraj to establishment of the RepublicBThe journey from Simon Commission to salt lawCThe journey from Kakori to ChamparanDThe journey from Bengal Partition to Non-Cooperation

Question 11ExpertLevel 22

What conclusion is strengthened by different leadership in different regions during the Revolt of 1857?

AThe revolt was entirely a foreign planBThe revolt was limited only to DelhiCThe revolt was multi-centred and linked with local grievancesDThe revolt was only an education reform

Question 12ExpertLevel 22

What was the main reason for change in British policy toward princely states after 1858?

ATo maintain stability by making princely states allies after 1857BTo immediately give democracy to princely statesCTo give Congress rule over princely statesDTo abolish British Parliament

Question 13ExpertLevel 22

Why is the Vernacular Press Act important in the background of the national movement?

AIt gave franchise to all IndiansBIt abolished Salt TaxCIt freed princely statesDIt showed colonial control over Indian-language press

Question 14ExpertLevel 22

The Ilbert Bill controversy linked Indian nationalism with which emotional basis?

AIncreasing agricultural productionBDemand for racial equality and dignityCTechnique of making saltDArmy of princely states

Question 15ExpertLevel 22

The early Congress demand for Indianisation of administration was linked with which deeper issue?

AExpansion of British armyBReturn of SatiCParticipation of Indians in governance and equal opportunityDPartition of India

Question 16ExpertLevel 22

Drain Theory gave what kind of basis to the national movement beyond emotion?

AEconomic and reasoned basisBBasis of military trainingCBasis of ritual practiceDBasis of princely treaty

Question 17ExpertLevel 22

R C Dutt's criticism of famines questioned which colonial policy?

AOnly national education policyBOnly temple entry policyCOnly flag policyDHarsh land revenue and economic exploitation

Question 18ExpertLevel 22

Burning foreign cloth in the Swadeshi Movement was what kind of resistance?

AOnly a religious ritualBTurning economic boycott into a public political symbolCSupport of British tradeDMilitary exercise of princely states

Question 19ExpertLevel 22

What was the historical importance of women's and students' participation in the Swadeshi Movement?

AIt made the movement courtlyBIt made the movement only militaryCIt widened the scope of mass participationDIt strengthened British rule

Question 20ExpertLevel 22

How did Tilak's Ganapati and Shivaji festivals popularise nationalism?

ABy linking cultural symbols with political awakeningBBy inviting Simon CommissionCBy recruiting into British armyDBy separating princely states

Indian Freedom Movement

Quiz this set

What did the variety of flags and slogans in the Naval Mutiny of 1946 indicate?

The weak centre in the Cabinet Mission Plan was an attempt at what difficult balance?

How did Direct Action Day weaken the practicality of the Cabinet Mission Plan?

Why were both cooperation and conflict visible in the Interim Government of 1946?

Why is the Mountbatten Plan called a hurried solution?

What problem increased because the Radcliffe Line was announced after independence?

What becomes clear from cases like Junagadh Hyderabad and Kashmir in the integration of princely states?

The work of the Constituent Assembly fulfilled which long term demand of the freedom movement?

Why was the idea of sovereignty in the Objectives Resolution important from the view of the freedom movement?

What continuity of the national movement is seen by studying 26 January 1930 and 26 January 1950 together?

What conclusion is strengthened by different leadership in different regions during the Revolt of 1857?

What was the main reason for change in British policy toward princely states after 1858?

Why is the Vernacular Press Act important in the background of the national movement?

The Ilbert Bill controversy linked Indian nationalism with which emotional basis?

The early Congress demand for Indianisation of administration was linked with which deeper issue?

Drain Theory gave what kind of basis to the national movement beyond emotion?

R C Dutt's criticism of famines questioned which colonial policy?

Burning foreign cloth in the Swadeshi Movement was what kind of resistance?

What was the historical importance of women's and students' participation in the Swadeshi Movement?

How did Tilak's Ganapati and Shivaji festivals popularise nationalism?

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Indian Freedom Movement

Quiz this set

What did the variety of flags and slogans in the Naval Mutiny of 1946 indicate?

The weak centre in the Cabinet Mission Plan was an attempt at what difficult balance?

How did Direct Action Day weaken the practicality of the Cabinet Mission Plan?

Why were both cooperation and conflict visible in the Interim Government of 1946?

Why is the Mountbatten Plan called a hurried solution?

What problem increased because the Radcliffe Line was announced after independence?

What becomes clear from cases like Junagadh Hyderabad and Kashmir in the integration of princely states?

The work of the Constituent Assembly fulfilled which long term demand of the freedom movement?

Why was the idea of sovereignty in the Objectives Resolution important from the view of the freedom movement?

What continuity of the national movement is seen by studying 26 January 1930 and 26 January 1950 together?

What conclusion is strengthened by different leadership in different regions during the Revolt of 1857?

What was the main reason for change in British policy toward princely states after 1858?

Why is the Vernacular Press Act important in the background of the national movement?

The Ilbert Bill controversy linked Indian nationalism with which emotional basis?

The early Congress demand for Indianisation of administration was linked with which deeper issue?

Drain Theory gave what kind of basis to the national movement beyond emotion?

R C Dutt's criticism of famines questioned which colonial policy?

Burning foreign cloth in the Swadeshi Movement was what kind of resistance?

What was the historical importance of women's and students' participation in the Swadeshi Movement?

How did Tilak's Ganapati and Shivaji festivals popularise nationalism?

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