National Movement

Question 1

What event marked the beginning of the Second World War?

Answer 1

The Second World War broke out in 1939

Question 2

What was the reaction of Congress leaders to the British government joining the war?

Answer 2

They felt humiliated as they were not consulted

Question 3

What was the Congress’s stance on fighting for freedom during the war?

Answer 3

Indians would fight for freedom and democracy only if they themselves were free

Question 4

What did Viceroy Lord Linlithgow declare as the goal of British policy in India?

Answer 4

Dominion status

Question 5

What action did Congress leaders take in response to the British government’s policies?

Answer 5

They resigned from the ministry

Question 6

What was celebrated by the Muslim League on December 22nd?

Answer 6

Day of deliverance from the Congress rule

Question 7

What was Jinnah’s two-nation theory?

Answer 7

Hindus and Muslims were two separate nations and could not live together

Question 8

What demand did the Muslim League make in 1940?

Answer 8

Partition of the country and creation of Pakistan

Question 9

What was the August Offer of 1940?

Answer 9

Proposal for dominion status and a constituent assembly after the war

Question 10

What was a significant failure of the August Offer?

Answer 10

It did not satisfy Congress leaders or the Muslim League

Question 11

Fill in the blank: In October 1940, Gandhiji called for _______.

Answer 11

individual satyagraha

Question 12

What was the purpose of the Cripps Mission in 1942?

Answer 12

To propose constitutional reforms to solve the Indian problem

Question 13

What did the Cripps Mission propose regarding dominion status?

Answer 13

Dominion status for India after the war

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Opposition from all parties in India

Question 15

What resolution was passed by the Congress in July 1942?

Answer 15

Quit India resolution demanding an end to British rule

Question 16

What actions did people take during the Quit India Movement?

Answer 16

Strikes, demonstrations, and attacks on British symbols of authority

Question 17

What was the impact of the Quit India Movement on British rule?

Answer 17

It made the British realize their days were numbered

Question 18

What was a key outcome of the Quit India Movement regarding national feeling?

Answer 18

It demonstrated the depth of nationalist feeling across India

Question 19

Who were some prominent leaders of the underground movement during the Quit India Movement?

Answer 19

Jayprakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia, Asafa Ali

Question 20

What was the result of the government’s response to the Quit India Movement?

Answer 20

Around 60,000 arrests and nearly 10,000 deaths

Question 21

True or False: The Quit India Movement was well-coordinated and organized.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What did the Quit India Movement strengthen within the Congress?

Answer 22

The Congress Socialist Party and its leaders

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The Quit India Movement was a _______ revolt.

Answer 23

mass

Question 24

What was a consequence of the movement for the British Empire?

Answer 24

It hastened the British decision to quit India

Question 25

What remained dormant after the suppression of the Quit India Movement?

Answer 25

The Constitutional question