The Making Of National Movement Flashcards
What was the main goal of the Indian National Congress when it was formed in 1885?
To obtain a greater share in government for educated Indians.
Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee.
True or False: The Indian National Congress was initially a radical organization.
False.
Fill in the blank: The partition of Bengal in 1905 was aimed at __________ the nationalist movement.
dividing.
What movement did Mahatma Gandhi lead in 1919 in response to the Rowlatt Act?
Non-Cooperation Movement.
Name one key feature of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Boycott of British goods and institutions.
Who was the prominent leader associated with the Khilafat Movement?
Maulana Muhammad Ali.
True or False: The Civil Disobedience Movement began in 1930.
True.
What was the significance of the Salt March in 1930?
It was a direct action against the salt tax imposed by the British.
What was the main demand of the Quit India Movement launched in 1942?
Immediate independence from British rule.
Fill in the blank: The Indian National Congress adopted the goal of complete independence in the year __________.
1929.
Which event marked the beginning of the mass movement against British rule in India?
The Non-Cooperation Movement.
Who were the ‘swadeshi’ leaders during the early 20th century?
Leaders advocating the boycott of foreign goods and the promotion of Indian goods.
True or False: The Indian National Congress split into two factions in 1907.
True.
What was the outcome of the Round Table Conferences held in the early 1930s?
They did not result in any significant constitutional changes.
Who was the leader of the All India Muslim League during the 1940s?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a part of the Indian National Congress? A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah D) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
What was the significance of the Lahore Resolution in 1940?
It called for the establishment of independent states for Muslims in the northwest and eastern zones of India.
What role did women play in the national movement?
Women actively participated in protests, movements, and leadership roles.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1919 allowed the British to arrest individuals without trial.
Rowlatt.
True or False: The British government responded positively to the demands of the Indian National Congress.
False.
What strategy did Gandhi advocate for in the struggle against British rule?
Non-violence (Ahimsa).
Multiple Choice: Which event is associated with the Jallianwala Bagh massacre? A) 1919 B) 1930 C) 1942 D) 1947
A) 1919.
Name one impact of the First World War on the Indian national movement.
It intensified the demand for self-rule and increased political awareness.
What was the main reason for the decline of the British Raj?
Growing Indian nationalism and demands for independence.
