C. 2. Nationalism In India

2.

Mahatma Gandhiji returned to India in_____

1914
1915
1916
1917

Correct Answer

A. 1915

Explanation

Mahatma Gandhiji returned to India in 1915 after spending more than two decades in South Africa. He had been fighting for the rights of Indians living there and had gained significant recognition as a leader during that time. His return to India marked the beginning of his active involvement in the Indian independence movement and his subsequent role as the leader of the Indian National Congress.

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3.

Which act gave enormous power to the British government to repress political activity in India?

Khilaphat Act
Rowlatt Act
Irwin Act
Dyer Act

Correct Answer

A. Rowlatt Act

Explanation

The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 by the British government in India. It gave the British government enormous power to repress political activity in India. The act allowed for the arrest and detention of individuals without trial for an indefinite period of time. It also restricted civil liberties such as freedom of speech and assembly. The act was highly controversial and led to widespread protests and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.

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4.

A process by which the colonial state forced people to join the army.

Army recruitment
Soldier recruitment
Interested recruitment
Forced recruitment

Correct Answer

A. Forced recruitment

Explanation

Forced recruitment refers to the process in which the colonial state compels individuals to join the army against their will. This practice was commonly employed by colonial powers to bolster their military forces and maintain control over their colonies. It involved coercing or pressuring individuals into military service, often through methods such as conscription or impressment. This forced recruitment deprived people of their freedom and subjected them to the demands and discipline of the colonial army without their consent.

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5.

Why was the Simon Commission sent to India?

To look into the Indian constitutional matter and suggest reform
To choose members of Indian Council
To settle disputes between the government and the Congress leaders
To set up a government organisation

Correct Answer

A. To look into the Indian constitutional matter and suggest reform

Explanation

The Simon Commission was sent to India to investigate and make recommendations on the Indian constitutional matter. Its purpose was to assess the current state of the Indian political system and propose reforms if necessary. The Commission aimed to gather information and opinions from various stakeholders in order to make informed decisions about the future of India's governance.

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6.

Why did General Dyer open fire on peaceful crowd in Jallianwalla Bagh? Mark the most important factor.

To punish the Indians
To take revenge for breaking martial laws
To create a feeling of terror and awe in the mind of Indians
To disperse the crowd

Correct Answer

A. To create a feeling of terror and awe in the mind of Indians

Explanation

General Dyer opened fire on the peaceful crowd in Jallianwalla Bagh to create a feeling of terror and awe in the minds of Indians. This action was intended to instill fear and establish British dominance over the Indian population. By using excessive force and causing mass casualties, Dyer aimed to suppress any potential resistance or uprising against British rule. This brutal act was a deliberate strategy to maintain control and discourage further protests.

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7.

What kind of movement was launched by the tribal peasants of Gudem Hills in Andhra Pradesh?

Satyagraha Movement
Militant Guerrilla Movement
Non-Violent Movement
None of the above

Correct Answer

A. Militant Guerrilla Movement

Explanation

The tribal peasants of Gudem Hills in Andhra Pradesh launched a Militant Guerrilla Movement. This movement involved the use of armed resistance and guerrilla tactics to fight against the oppressive conditions and exploitation they faced. It was a more aggressive and confrontational approach compared to non-violent movements like Satyagraha.

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8.

Who among the following two leaders led the Khilafat Movement?

Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali
Gandhiji and Sardar Patel
Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Abdul Kalam Azad
Abdul Kalam Azad and Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer

A. Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali

Explanation

Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali were the leaders who led the Khilafat Movement. The Khilafat Movement was a pan-Islamic protest campaign launched by Muslims in British India to support the caliphate of the Ottoman Empire after its defeat in World War I. Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali played a crucial role in mobilizing and organizing the movement, advocating for the restoration of the caliphate and the protection of Muslim rights. They collaborated closely with Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress to unite Hindus and Muslims in their common cause against British colonial rule.

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9.

‘Hind Swaraj ’ was written by:

Abdul Kalam Azad
Mahatma Gandhi
Sardar Patel
Subhas Chandra Bose

Correct Answer

A. Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation

"Hind Swaraj" is a book written by Mahatma Gandhi. It was published in 1909 and is considered one of Gandhi's most important works. In this book, Gandhi discusses his views on India's struggle for independence and outlines his philosophy of non-violence and self-rule. The book criticizes British colonial rule and advocates for a return to traditional Indian values and self-governance.

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10.

Why did Gandhiji withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Gandhiji realised that people were losing interest in the movement.
Some Congress leaders wanted to participate in elections to Provincial Councils.
Gandhiji felt that the movement was turning violent in many places.
Some Congress leaders wanted more radical mass agitations.

Correct Answer

A. Gandhiji felt that the movement was turning violent in many places.

Explanation

Gandhiji withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement because he felt that the movement was turning violent in many places. This suggests that Gandhi believed in non-violence as a means of achieving political goals and did not want the movement to be associated with violence. By withdrawing the movement, he aimed to maintain the principle of non-violence and prevent any further escalation of violence.

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C. 2. Nationalism In India

When was Simon Commission arrived in India?

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Mahatma Gandhiji returned to India in_____

Which act gave enormous power to the British government to repress political activity in India?

A process by which the colonial state forced people to join the army.

Why was the Simon Commission sent to India?

Why did General Dyer open fire on peaceful crowd in Jallianwalla Bagh? Mark the most important factor.

What kind of movement was launched by the tribal peasants of Gudem Hills in Andhra Pradesh?

Who among the following two leaders led the Khilafat Movement?

‘Hind Swaraj ’ was written by:

Why did Gandhiji withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?