Political developments, 1932–35 Flashcards

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Between which years was Lord Willingdon the Viceroy of India?

A

April 1931 to April 1936

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2
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When was Gandhi arrested after the Second Round Table Conference?

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4 January 1932

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What were some of Viceroy Lord Willingdon’s first actions as Viceroy?

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Arrest Gandhi; outlaw Congress; the Congress Working Committee and Provincial Committees imprisoned; youth organisations banned

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How many people were arrested in the first 4 months of Viceroy Lord Willingdon’s incumbency?

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80,000

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5
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When did Ramsay MacDonald announce the Communal Award?

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August 1932

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What did the Communal award provide?

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It provided separate electorates to minorities (e.g. untouchables and muslims)

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7
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What did Gandhi launch in response to the British Communal Award?

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‘fast-unto-death’

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Under the Yeravda (Poona) act, what percentage of the Central Assembly seats would be allocated to untouchables?

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18% (as long as they stood for election by the votes of the general electorate)

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9
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Which famous paper was a famous supporter of the India Defense League?

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Daily Mail

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10
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Name two famous members of the India Defense League.

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Rudyard Kipling and Winston Churchill

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11
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When did the Government of India Act come into law?

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1935

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12
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How many MPs didn’t support the Government of India Act?

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50

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