on the chapter making of national movement (8th grade) Flashcards
What was the primary goal of the national movement in India?
To gain independence from British rule.
True or False: The national movement in India began in the 19th century.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Indian National Congress was formed in ______.
1885.
Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee.
What significant event occurred in 1919 that impacted the national movement?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Multiple Choice: Which leader is known for his role in the non-cooperation movement?
Mahatma Gandhi.
What was the significance of the Salt March in 1930?
It was a pivotal act of civil disobedience against British salt laws.
True or False: The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Lahore Resolution was passed in ______.
1940.
What was the main demand of the Lahore Resolution?
The establishment of independent states for Muslims in the north-western and eastern zones of India.
Who is known as the ‘Father of the Nation’ in India?
Mahatma Gandhi.
Multiple Choice: Which act introduced the concept of diarchy in Indian governance?
Government of India Act 1919.
What role did the All India Trade Union Congress play in the national movement?
It organized workers to fight for their rights and contributed to the national struggle.
True or False: The partition of India occurred in 1947.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first round table conference took place in ______.
1930.
What was the main objective of the Cripps Mission in 1942?
To secure Indian cooperation in World War II by promising constitutional reforms.
Multiple Choice: Who was the British Viceroy during the Quit India Movement?
Lord Linlithgow.
What was the impact of World War II on the Indian national movement?
It intensified demands for independence due to Britain’s weakened position.
True or False: The Indian National Congress accepted the Cripps Offer.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Indian Independence Act was passed in ______.
1947.
What was the significance of the Dandi March?
It symbolized the fight against British salt laws and mobilized mass support for the independence movement.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key figure in the Muslim League?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
What was the role of the Indian National Congress in the national movement?
It served as the principal organization advocating for independence and uniting various groups.
True or False: The national movement was solely led by the upper class.
False.
Fill in the blank: The slogan ‘Do or Die’ was popularized during the ______ Movement.
Quit India.
What was the main purpose of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
To resist British laws and regulations through non-violent means.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of the mass phase of the Indian freedom struggle?
The Non-Cooperation Movement.
True or False: The concept of Swaraj was central to the national movement.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ‘Two-Nation Theory’ was proposed by ______.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
What was the main consequence of the partition of India in 1947?
The creation of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan.
Who was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress during the independence struggle?
Jawaharlal Nehru.
