section a - 1927-1947 Flashcards
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In what year did the All India Muslim League pass the Lahore Resolution?
1940
What was the significance of the Government of India Act?
It provided a framework for governance in British India and included provisions for provincial autonomy.
When was the Simon Commission introduced?
1927
True or False: The Lahore Resolution called for a separate nation for Muslims in India.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant event in 1947 that led to the partition of British India.
Indian Independence Act
What year did the All India Muslim League become more prominent in Indian politics?
1930s
Which year marks the end of British rule in India?
1947
What was the outcome of the Round Table Conferences held in the early 1930s?
They aimed to discuss constitutional reforms but did not lead to significant progress.
In what year did the British government announce the Cripps Mission?
1942
Who was the leader of the All India Muslim League during the formation of Pakistan?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
What was the main demand of the All India Muslim League in the 1940s?
The establishment of a separate state for Muslims.
True or False: The 1946 elections were significant for the Muslim League’s political power.
True
What year did the British announce their intention to leave India?
1947
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a plan proposed by the British government to secure support from Indian leaders during World War II.
Cripps Mission
Which event in 1928 led to heightened demands for Muslim rights?
The Nehru Report
What year was the All-India Muslim League founded?
1906
What was the purpose of the Lahore Resolution in 1940?
To demand greater autonomy for Muslims in India and the establishment of Pakistan.
In which year was the Indian Independence Act passed by the British Parliament?
1947
True or False: The Hindu Mahasabha supported the idea of a separate Muslim state.
False
In what year did the Cabinet Mission arrive in India?
1946
What was the result of the Cabinet Mission’s proposals?
The proposals were rejected, leading to increased tensions between communities.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant event in 1940 that united various Muslim factions in India.
Lahore/Pakistan Resolution
What year did the British government implement the Government of India Act?
1935
What was the main outcome of the Cripps Mission?
It failed to gain support from Indian leaders and was rejected.
Which year saw the introduction of the Quit India Movement?
1942
True or False: The Indian Independence Act resulted in the creation of two independent states: India and Pakistan.
True
What was the significance of the 1946 Direct Action Day?
It led to widespread communal riots and highlighted the tensions between Hindus and Muslims.
In what year was the first session of the All India Muslim League held?
1906
What was a major reason for the demand for Pakistan?
The belief that Muslims would be politically marginalized in a Hindu-majority India.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a key turning point in the Muslim League’s push for a separate state.
Lahore Resolution
What year did the British officially transfer power to the Indian leaders?
1947
What was the main focus of the Indian National Congress during the 1930s?
To achieve full independence from British rule.
First RTC
November 1930
Second RTC
September 1931
Third RTC
November 1932
Two terms of India Act of 1935?
1) Eleven provinces
2) India was to be a federation.
3) Two houses of parliament
4) Diarchy dropped at provincial level
When was ‘Now or Never’ written by Rahmat Ali?
1933
What year did the All-India Muslim League officially demand a separate nation for Muslims in India?
1940
True or False: The Lahore Resolution was passed in 1929.
False
Fill in the blank: The British Government announced the __________ in 1942, which proposed a federal structure for India.
Cripps Mission
What was the primary objective of the All-India Muslim League founded in 1906?
To promote the political rights of Muslims in India.
Which event in 1930 marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India?
Salt March
Who was the leader of the All-India Muslim League during the 1940s?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
What was the significance of the Round Table Conferences held between 1930 and 1932?
They were aimed at discussing constitutional reforms in India.
True or False: The Quit India Movement took place in 1942.
True
What was the main demand of the Lahore Resolution of 1940?
The establishment of independent states for Muslims in the north-western and eastern zones of India.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant political party that represented Hindu interests during the struggle for independence.
Indian National Congress
Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Which act was passed in 1935 to provide self-government in British India?
Government of India Act 1935
What was the impact of World War II on the independence movement in India?
It intensified the demand for independence and led to the Quit India Movement.
True or False: The Muslim League supported the British war effort during World War II.
True
What did the Simla Conference of 1945 discuss?
It aimed to resolve the differences between the Congress and the Muslim League.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a plan proposed by the British government to transfer power to Indian leaders in 1942.
Cripps Proposal
What was the main reason for the partition of India in 1947?
Religious differences between Hindus and Muslims.
Who was the British Prime Minister during the time of India’s independence?
Clement Attlee
True or False: The Lahore Resolution called for full independence for Muslims in India.
True
What was one effect of the 1935 Government of India Act?
It allowed for a greater degree of self-rule for provinces.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a mass protest demanding an end to British rule in India launched by the Indian National Congress.
Quit India Movement
What role did the All-India Muslim League play in the 1940s?
It advocated for the creation of Pakistan as a separate nation for Muslims.
Which two countries emerged from the partition of British India in 1947?
India and Pakistan
What was the significance of the 1946 elections for the Muslim League?
The Muslim League won a majority of Muslim seats, strengthening its position.
True or False: The Cripps Mission was successful in gaining support from the Indian leaders.
False
What was the main purpose of the 1945-46 elections in India?
To form a new government and address the constitutional future of India.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a document that outlined the Muslim League’s demands for a separate nation.
Lahore Resolution
Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress during the 1940s?
Mahatma Gandhi
What was the impact of the failure of the Cripps Mission?
It led to increased tensions and the eventual Quit India Movement.
True or False: The British were willing to grant immediate independence to India after World War II.
False
What event in 1947 marked the official end of British rule in India?
The partition of India.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of protests led by the Indian National Congress against British rule in 1942.
Quit India Movement
Which two communities were primarily involved in the conflict leading to the partition of India?
Hindus and Muslims
What was the outcome of the 1946 Cabinet Mission?
It proposed a federal structure but was rejected by the Congress.
True or False: The Indian National Congress was predominantly supported by the Muslim population.
False
What was the main reason for the Muslim League’s demand for a separate nation?
To protect the political rights and identity of Muslims.
Why did the Gandhi-Jinnah Talks fail?
1) Gandhi wanted Muslim support at that moment to remove British , Jinnah wanted partition at that moment.
2) Jinnah wanted more power to provinces, Gandhi wanted central.
3) Gandhi didn’t support Two Nation Theory but this was official League policy.
4) Gandhi said he spoke for India but really just for Congress.
Two terms of Simon Commision.
1) Federal System with more power to provinces.
2) Seperation of Sindh from Bombay not granted.
3) NWFP to be given legislative council but no government.
When did Simon Commision come to India?
3rd Feb 1928
Two Muslim respresentatives who attended the First RTC?
1) Jinnah
2) Aga Khan
3) Maulana Muhummad Ali
Which British politician objected to Irwin holding talks with Gandhi in 1931?
Winston Churchill
How many delegates attended the third RTC
46
