Modern Indian History

Question 1MediumLevel 15

What was the main method of early moderate leaders of Congress?

APetitions prayers and demands for constitutional reformBImmediate armed struggleCComplete support for foreign ruleDOpposition to railways

Question 2MediumLevel 15

The rise of the Extremists was a reaction to what?

ASlow moderate methods and desire for active politicsBFull support for British ruleCEnd of CongressDDefeat at Plassey

Question 3MediumLevel 15

What was the purpose of boycotting foreign goods in the Swadeshi Movement?

ATo challenge British economic interests and promote indigenous industryBTo increase the British armyCTo strengthen zamindariDTo implement Subsidiary Alliance

Question 4MediumLevel 15

What was the main cause of the Surat Split of 1907?

AStrategic differences between Moderates and ExtremistsBConflict between Company and MughalsCIndigo peasants' revoltDBeginning of Dandi March

Question 5MediumLevel 15

The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 are especially known for what?

AIntroduction of separate electoratesBIndependence of IndiaCAbolition of salt taxDEnd of Company rule

Question 6MediumLevel 15

What was the significance of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?

ACooperation between Congress and Muslim League increasedBIndia became independent immediatelyCBengal was partitionedDRailways started

Question 7MediumLevel 15

What was the main demand of the Home Rule Movement?

ASelf-government within the British EmpireBReturn of Company ruleCPermanent SettlementDDual Government

Question 8MediumLevel 15

What was Gandhi's strategy in the Champaran Satyagraha?

AInquiry into peasants' problems and nonviolent pressureBArmed revoltCHelp from foreign armyDMerger of princely states

Question 9MediumLevel 15

What was the main issue of the Kheda Satyagraha?

ADemand for tax relief after crop failureBBreaking the salt lawCWelcoming Simon CommissionDProtest against Battle of Plassey

Question 10MediumLevel 15

Why did Indians call the Rowlatt Act a black law?

AIt allowed arrest without trialBIt made education compulsoryCIt reduced peasants' taxDIt made the press free

Question 11MediumLevel 15

How did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre affect the national movement?

AIndian anger against British rule increased greatlyBIndians gave up the demand for freedomCCongress endedDSimon Commission was formed

Question 12MediumLevel 15

What was the purpose of boycotting government institutions in the Non-Cooperation Movement?

ATo weaken the legitimacy of colonial ruleBTo give trade to the CompanyCTo increase the British armyDTo apply Permanent Settlement

Question 13MediumLevel 15

Why did Gandhi stop the movement after the Chauri Chaura incident?

ABecause violence occurred in the movementBBecause India had become independentCBecause Simon Commission cameDBecause Congress was formed

Question 14MediumLevel 15

What was the main reason for opposing the Simon Commission?

AIt had no Indian memberBIt had removed salt taxCIt had founded CongressDIt had made India independent

Question 15MediumLevel 15

What did the Poorna Swaraj resolution at Lahore Session 1929 mean?

ADemand for complete independenceBOnly reduction in taxCReturn of Company ruleDIndependence of princely states

Question 16MediumLevel 15

Why was salt made a symbol in the Dandi March?

ABecause salt was connected with the life of common peopleBBecause salt was only for the richCBecause salt came only from abroadDBecause there was no tax on salt

Question 17MediumLevel 15

What was the main feature of the Civil Disobedience Movement?

ANonviolent violation of unjust lawsBAccepting government postsCJoining the British armyDSupporting Company rule

Question 18MediumLevel 15

After the Gandhi-Irwin Pact which conference did Gandhi attend?

ASecond Round Table ConferenceBFirst Congress SessionCLahore SessionDSurat Session

Question 19MediumLevel 15

The Poona Pact of 1932 was related to which issue?

ARepresentation of depressed classesBBattle of PlasseyCPermanent SettlementDRailway construction

Question 20MediumLevel 15

What was one major reason for the failure of the Cripps Mission?

AIts proposals did not give immediate complete independenceBIt made India independent immediatelyCIt abolished salt taxDAll Indian groups were satisfied with it

Modern Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the main method of early moderate leaders of Congress?

The rise of the Extremists was a reaction to what?

What was the purpose of boycotting foreign goods in the Swadeshi Movement?

What was the main cause of the Surat Split of 1907?

The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 are especially known for what?

What was the significance of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?

What was the main demand of the Home Rule Movement?

What was Gandhi's strategy in the Champaran Satyagraha?

What was the main issue of the Kheda Satyagraha?

Why did Indians call the Rowlatt Act a black law?

How did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre affect the national movement?

What was the purpose of boycotting government institutions in the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Why did Gandhi stop the movement after the Chauri Chaura incident?

What was the main reason for opposing the Simon Commission?

What did the Poorna Swaraj resolution at Lahore Session 1929 mean?

Why was salt made a symbol in the Dandi March?

What was the main feature of the Civil Disobedience Movement?

After the Gandhi-Irwin Pact which conference did Gandhi attend?

The Poona Pact of 1932 was related to which issue?

What was one major reason for the failure of the Cripps Mission?

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Modern Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the main method of early moderate leaders of Congress?

The rise of the Extremists was a reaction to what?

What was the purpose of boycotting foreign goods in the Swadeshi Movement?

What was the main cause of the Surat Split of 1907?

The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 are especially known for what?

What was the significance of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?

What was the main demand of the Home Rule Movement?

What was Gandhi's strategy in the Champaran Satyagraha?

What was the main issue of the Kheda Satyagraha?

Why did Indians call the Rowlatt Act a black law?

How did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre affect the national movement?

What was the purpose of boycotting government institutions in the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Why did Gandhi stop the movement after the Chauri Chaura incident?

What was the main reason for opposing the Simon Commission?

What did the Poorna Swaraj resolution at Lahore Session 1929 mean?

Why was salt made a symbol in the Dandi March?

What was the main feature of the Civil Disobedience Movement?

After the Gandhi-Irwin Pact which conference did Gandhi attend?

The Poona Pact of 1932 was related to which issue?

What was one major reason for the failure of the Cripps Mission?

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