Part-1
The Indian National Congress
• Formed in 1885 by A.O.Hume, an Englishman & a
retired civil servant.
• First session in Bombay under W.C.Banerjee in 1885
(72 delegates attended it).
• In the first two decades (1885 – 1905), quite moderate
in its approach.
• But the repressive measures of the British gave rise to
extremists within Congress like Bipin Chandra Pal, Bal
Gangadhar Tilak & Lala Lajpat Rai (Lal, Bal, Pal).
Partition of Bengal:
• By Lord Curzon on October 16, 1905, through a royal
Proclamation, reducing the old province of Bengal in
size by creating East Bengal & Assam out of rest of
Bengal.
• The objective was to set up a communal gulf between
Hindus & Muslims.
1. Who was the founder of the Indian National Congress?
A. Bipin Chandra Pal
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. W.C. Banerjee
D. A.O. Hume
Answer: D. A.O. Hume
2. When and where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?
A. 1880 in Delhi
B. 1885 in Bombay
C. 1890 in Calcutta
D. 1895 in Madras
Answer: B. 1885 in Bombay
3. Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885?
A. Bipin Chandra Pal
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. W.C. Banerjee
D. A.O. Hume
Answer: C. W.C. Banerjee
4. In the first two decades (1885 – 1905), what was the general approach of the Indian National Congress?
A. Radical
B. Moderate
C. Extremist
D. Revolutionary
Answer: B. Moderate
5. Who were the prominent extremists within the Congress during the early 20th century?
A. Lal, Bal, Pal
B. Nehru, Patel, Gandhi
C. Bose, Azad, Rajaji
D. Jinnah, Ambedkar, Rajendra Prasad
Answer: A. Lal, Bal, Pal
6. When was the partition of Bengal implemented by Lord Curzon?
A. 1890
B. 1900
C. 1905
D. 1910
Answer: C. 1905
7. What was the main objective behind the partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon?
A. Economic development
B. Administrative efficiency
C. Communal divide between Hindus and Muslims
D. Social reforms
Answer: C. Communal divide between Hindus and Muslims
8. Which provinces were created as a result of the partition of Bengal?
A. East Bengal & Assam
B. North Bengal & Bihar
C. West Bengal & Orissa
D. Punjab & Haryana
Answer: A. East Bengal & Assam
9. Who were the prominent leaders associated with the ‘Lal, Bal, Pal’ trio during the early nationalist movement?
A. Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal
B. Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel
C. Subhas Chandra Bose, Rajendra Prasad, Maulana Azad
D. Bhagat Singh, Chandrasekhar Azad, Sukhdev
Answer: A. Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal
10. What were the repressive measures of the British that gave rise to extremists within the Indian National Congress?
A. Rowlatt Act
B. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
C. Partition of Bengal
D. Both A and B
Answer: D. Both A and B
Part-2
Swadeshi Movement (1905):
• Lal, Bal, Pal, & Aurobindo Ghosh played the important
role.
• INC took the Swadeshi call first at the Banaras Session,
1905 presided over by G.K.Gokhale. Bonfires of foreign
goods were conducted at various places.
Formation of Muslim League (1906)
In December, 1906, All India Muslim League was set up
under the leadership of Aga Khan, Nawab Salimullah of
Dacca & Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk at Dacca. The League
supported the partition of Bengal, opposed the Swadeshi
movement & demanded special safeguards for its
community & a separate electorate of Muslims.
Calcutta Session of INC (1906)
In Dec. 1906 at Calcutta, the INC under the leadership of
Dada Bhai Naoroji adopted ‘Swaraj’ as the goal of Indian
people. Naoroji in his presidential address declared that
the goal of the INC was ‘self government of Swaraj like that
of United Kingdom’.
1. Who played an important role in the Swadeshi Movement of 1905?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Lal, Bal, Pal, & Aurobindo Ghosh
C. Sardar Patel
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: B. Lal, Bal, Pal, & Aurobindo Ghosh
2. During which session did the Indian National Congress (INC) first take the Swadeshi call in 1905?
A. Bombay Session
B. Madras Session
C. Calcutta Session
D. Banaras Session
Answer: D. Banaras Session
3. Who presided over the Banaras Session of the INC in 1905, where the Swadeshi call was first taken?
A. G.K. Gokhale
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Dada Bhai Naoroji
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: A. G.K. Gokhale
4. What significant activity marked the Swadeshi Movement in 1905?
A. Non-cooperation
B. Bonfires of foreign goods
C. Civil disobedience
D. Peaceful protests
Answer: B. Bonfires of foreign goods
5. When was the All India Muslim League formed, supporting the partition of Bengal and opposing the Swadeshi movement?
A. 1905
B. 1906
C. 1907
D. 1908
Answer: B. 1906
6. Who were the leaders instrumental in the formation of the All India Muslim League in 1906?
A. Lal, Bal, Pal
B. Aga Khan, Nawab Salimullah, Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
C. G.K. Gokhale, Dada Bhai Naoroji
D. Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: B. Aga Khan, Nawab Salimullah, Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
7. What were the key stances of the All India Muslim League at its formation in 1906?
A. Support for Swadeshi, opposition to the partition of Bengal
B. Support for Swadeshi, support for the partition of Bengal
C. Opposition to Swadeshi, support for the partition of Bengal
D. Opposition to Swadeshi, opposition to the partition of Bengal
Answer: C. Opposition to Swadeshi, support for the partition of Bengal
8. In which city and during which year did the Indian National Congress adopt ‘Swaraj’ as its goal?
A. Bombay, 1905
B. Calcutta, 1906
C. Delhi, 1910
D. Madras, 1907
Answer: B. Calcutta, 1906
9. Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress during the Calcutta Session in 1906 when ‘Swaraj’ was adopted as the goal?
A. G.K. Gokhale
B. Dada Bhai Naoroji
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: B. Dada Bhai Naoroji
10. What did Dada Bhai Naoroji declare as the goal of the Indian National Congress during the Calcutta Session in 1906?
A. Dominion status
B. Complete independence (Swaraj)
C. Limited self-governance
D. Autonomy within the British Empire
Answer: B. Complete independence (Swaraj)
Part-3
Surat Split (1907)
The INC split into the two groups i.e. the extremists & the
moderates at the Surat session in 1907. The extremists
were led by Tilak, Lajpat Rai & Bipin Chandra Pal while the
moderates were led by G.K. Gokhale.
Alipore Bomb Case 1908
In 1908 a revolutionary conspiracy was intrigued to killthe
Chief Presidency Magistrate D.H. Kingford of Muzaffarpur.
The task was entrusted to Khudiram Bose & Prafulla Chaki.
They threw the bombs on a vehicle coming out of the
magistrate’s home on April 30, 1908.
1. When did the split between extremists and moderates occur in the Indian National Congress (INC)?
A. 1905
B. 1906
C. 1907
D. 1908
Answer: C. 1907
2. Where did the Surat Split take place in 1907?
A. Bombay
B. Calcutta
C. Delhi
D. Surat
Answer: D. Surat
3. Who led the extremist faction during the Surat Split in 1907?
A. G.K. Gokhale
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal
C. Dada Bhai Naoroji
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal
4. Who led the moderates during the Surat Split in 1907?
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B. Lala Lajpat Rai
C. Bipin Chandra Pal
D. G.K. Gokhale
Answer: D. G.K. Gokhale
5. What was the key reason for the split during the Surat Session in 1907?
A. Differences over the goal of Swaraj
B. Disagreements on the partition of Bengal
C. Leadership issues
D. Clash between moderates and extremists
Answer: D. Clash between moderates and extremists
6. In which year did the Alipore Bomb Case take place?
A. 1905
B. 1906
C. 1907
D. 1908
Answer: D. 1908
7. What was the objective of the revolutionary conspiracy in the Alipore Bomb Case?
A. To protest against the Rowlatt Act
B. To assassinate Chief Presidency Magistrate D.H. Kingford
C. To demand the partition of Bengal
D. To support the Swadeshi Movement
Answer: B. To assassinate Chief Presidency Magistrate D.H. Kingford
8. Who were the individuals entrusted with the task of carrying out the conspiracy in the Alipore Bomb Case?
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai
B. Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki
C. Bipin Chandra Pal and Aurobindo Ghosh
D. G.K. Gokhale and Dada Bhai Naoroji
Answer: B. Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki
9. When did Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki carry out the bomb attack in the Alipore Bomb Case?
A. February 30, 1908
B. April 30, 1908
C. June 30, 1908
D. August 30, 1908
Answer: B. April 30, 1908
10. What was the outcome of the Alipore Bomb Case?
A. Acquittal of the accused
B. Life imprisonment for Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki
C. Death sentence for Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki
D. Ban on revolutionary activities
Answer: C. Death sentence for Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki
Part-4
Morley-Minto Reforms (1909)
Morley-Minto Reforms were introduced in 1909 during the
period when Lord Minto was the Viceroy of India while
Morley was the secretary of the state. The reforms laid the
foundation of institutionalized communalism as per the
policy of divide & rule by introducing the separate
electorates for Muslims. As per the provisions ofthe reform
Muslims could only vote for Muslim candidates.
Arrival of Lord Hardinge (1910)
From 1910 to 1916, Lord Hardinge served as India’s
Viceroy. The important event during his tenure was the
Delhi Durbar of 1911.
1. When were the Morley-Minto Reforms introduced?
A. 1905
B. 1907
C. 1909
D. 1911
Answer: C. 1909
2. Who was the Viceroy of India during the introduction of the Morley-Minto Reforms?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Minto
C. Lord Hardinge
D. Lord Morley
Answer: B. Lord Minto
3. Who served as the Secretary of State during the implementation of the Morley-Minto Reforms?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Minto
C. Lord Hardinge
D. Lord Morley
Answer: D. Lord Morley
4. What significant feature of communal representation was introduced by the Morley-Minto Reforms?
A. Joint electorates
B. Separate electorates for Muslims
C. Reserved seats for minorities
D. Universal suffrage
Answer: B. Separate electorates for Muslims
5. What was the impact of the Morley-Minto Reforms on voting for Muslims?
A. Muslims could only vote for Muslim candidates
B. Muslims could only vote for Hindu candidates
C. Muslims had no voting rights
D. Muslims could vote for candidates of any religion
Answer: A. Muslims could only vote for Muslim candidates
6. Who was the Viceroy of India from 1910 to 1916?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Minto
C. Lord Hardinge
D. Lord Morley
Answer: C. Lord Hardinge
7. What significant event took place during Lord Hardinge’s tenure as Viceroy in 1911?
A. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
B. Quit India Movement
C. Delhi Durbar of 1911
D. Rowlatt Act
Answer: C. Delhi Durbar of 1911
8. What was the purpose of the Delhi Durbar of 1911?
A. To celebrate India’s independence
B. To discuss constitutional reforms
C. To announce the capital shift from Calcutta to Delhi
D. To commemorate a royal wedding
Answer: C. To announce the capital shift from Calcutta to Delhi
9. What did the Morley-Minto Reforms lay the foundation for in India?
A. Economic reforms
B. Social reforms
C. Institutionalized communalism
D. Political revolution
Answer: C. Institutionalized communalism
10. What was the policy associated with the Morley-Minto Reforms that aimed to divide and rule?
A. Swaraj
B. Non-cooperation
C. Separate electorates
D. Civil disobedience
Answer: C. Separate electorates
Part-5
Delhi Durbar of 1911
In 1910, there was a succession in England where King
George V ascended the throne. In 1911 he paid a visit to
India. Darbar was held to commemorate the coronation of
King George V & Queen Mary as Emperor & Empress of
India. In this Darbar, the King declared that Capital of India
will be transferred from Calcutta to Delhi. In the same
Darbar it was also declared the Partition of Bengal is
cancelled.
Delhi conspiracy case 1912
It is said that the Delhi Conspiracy was hatched by Ras
Bihari Bose, but was never proved. On 23 December 1912,
a Bomb was thrown at the Viceroy Lord Hardinge when his
procession was moving from Chandni Chowk. The Viceroy
wounded in the attempt, but his Mahavat (driver & keeper
of an elephant) was killed
1. What event in England led to the Delhi Durbar of 1911?
A. Coronation of Queen Elizabeth
B. Succession of King George V
C. Royal Wedding
D. Treaty of Versailles
Answer: B. Succession of King George V
2. Who ascended the throne in England in 1910, leading to the Delhi Durbar of 1911?
A. King Edward VII
B. King George V
C. Queen Victoria
D. King George IV
Answer: B. King George V
3. What was the main purpose of the Delhi Durbar of 1911?
A. Celebrate India’s independence
B. Commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary
C. Discuss constitutional reforms
D. Announce the Quit India Movement
Answer: B. Commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary
4. What significant announcement was made during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 regarding the capital of India?
A. Capital to remain in Calcutta
B. Capital to be shifted from Delhi to Calcutta
C. Capital to be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi
D. Creation of a new capital in Mumbai
Answer: C. Capital to be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi
5. What did King George V declare during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 regarding the Partition of Bengal?
A. Partition of Bengal to be implemented
B. Partition of Bengal to be cancelled
C. Partition of Bengal to be extended
D. Partition of Bengal to be revised
Answer: B. Partition of Bengal to be cancelled
6. When did King George V and Queen Mary visit India, leading to the Delhi Durbar of 1911?
A. 1909
B. 1910
C. 1911
D. 1912
Answer: B. 1911
7. What event in 1912 is associated with Ras Bihari Bose, although never proven?
A. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
B. Delhi Durbar conspiracy
C. Chauri Chaura incident
D. Quit India Movement
Answer: B. Delhi Durbar conspiracy
8. What happened on December 23, 1912, related to the Delhi Conspiracy Case?
A. Bomb thrown at Viceroy Lord Hardinge
B. Non-cooperation movement started
C. Formation of the Indian National Congress
D. Declaration of Swaraj
Answer: A. Bomb thrown at Viceroy Lord Hardinge
9. Who was targeted in the bomb attack during the Delhi Conspiracy Case?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Viceroy Lord Hardinge
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Queen Mary
Answer: B. Viceroy Lord Hardinge
10. What was the outcome of the Delhi Conspiracy Case regarding Ras Bihari Bose?
A. Proven guilty and executed
B. Proven guilty and imprisoned
C. Acquitted due to lack of evidence
D. Exiled from India
Answer: C. Acquitted due to lack of evidence
Part-6
Ghadar Party (1913)
• Formed by Lala Hardayal, Taraknath Das & Sohan
Singh Bhakna. It headquarters was at San Francisco.
Home Rule Movement (1915-16)
B.G Tilak was released from the Mandalay jail in the year
1914. In 1915 he reentered INC. B.G. Tilak founded Indian
Home Rule League at Pune on 28 April, 1916. Annie Besant,
inspired by the Irish rebellion, started Home Rule
Movement in India in September 1916. She started two
newspapers i.e. Young India & Commonwealth. The
leagues advocated passive resistance & civil disobedience.
1. Who were the founders of the Ghadar Party in 1913?
A. Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel
B. Lala Hardayal, Taraknath Das, Sohan Singh Bhakna
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Aurobindo Ghosh
D. Annie Besant, Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer: B. Lala Hardayal, Taraknath Das, Sohan Singh Bhakna
2. Where was the headquarters of the Ghadar Party located?
A. Calcutta
B. Lahore
C. San Francisco
D. Delhi
Answer: C. San Francisco
3. When was Bal Gangadhar Tilak released from Mandalay jail, marking his reentry into the Indian National Congress (INC)?
A. 1910
B. 1912
C. 1914
D. 1916
Answer: C. 1914
4. What did Bal Gangadhar Tilak establish in Pune on April 28, 1916?
A. Swaraj Party
B. Indian National Army
C. Indian Home Rule League
D. All India Muslim League
Answer: C. Indian Home Rule League
5. Who inspired Annie Besant to start the Home Rule Movement in India in September 1916?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Irish Rebellion
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: C. Irish Rebellion
6. What newspapers were started by Annie Besant as part of the Home Rule Movement?
A. Hindustan Times & The Tribune
B. The Statesman & Deccan Herald
C. Young India & Commonwealth
D. The Pioneer & The Hindu
Answer: C. Young India & Commonwealth
7. When did Bal Gangadhar Tilak establish the Indian Home Rule League in Pune?
A. 1910
B. 1912
C. 1914
D. 1916
Answer: D. 1916
8. What was the main advocacy of the Home Rule Movement led by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
A. Armed rebellion
B. Passive resistance & civil disobedience
C. Social reforms
D. Economic boycott
Answer: B. Passive resistance & civil disobedience
9. Who among the Ghadar Party founders was associated with the publication of the Ghadar newspaper?
A. Lala Hardayal
B. Taraknath Das
C. Sohan Singh Bhakna
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
10. What was the primary aim of the Ghadar Party?
A. Achieving Dominion status for India
B. Promoting communal harmony
C. Securing complete independence from British rule
D. Advocating social reforms
Answer: C. Securing complete independence from British rule
Part-7
Arrival of Lord Chelmsford 1916
On April 4, 1916, Lord Chelmsford took over as next
Viceroy of India.Lucknow Pact-Congress-League Pact (1916)
An important step forward in achieving Hindu- Muslim
unity was the Lucknow Pact (1916). Anti- British feelings
were generated among the Muslims following a war
between Britain & Turkey which opened way for Congress
& Muslim League unity. Both the Congress & the Muslim
League held session at Lucknow in 1916 & concluded the
famous Lucknow pact. The congress accepted the separate
electorate & both organizations jointly demanded
‘dominion status’ for the country.
1. Who succeeded Lord Hardinge as the Viceroy of India in 1916?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Lord Chelmsford
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Minto
Answer: B. Lord Chelmsford
2. When did Lord Chelmsford assume the position of Viceroy of India?
A. April 1, 1916
B. April 4, 1916
C. April 10, 1916
D. April 15, 1916
Answer: B. April 4, 1916
3. What significant pact was concluded in Lucknow in 1916?
A. Simla Pact
B. Delhi Pact
C. Lucknow Pact
D. Agra Pact
Answer: C. Lucknow Pact
4. What led to the generation of anti-British feelings among Muslims, paving the way for the Lucknow Pact?
A. Non-cooperation Movement
B. World War I and the war between Britain & Turkey
C. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
D. Partition of Bengal
Answer: B. World War I and the war between Britain & Turkey
5. What did both the Congress and the Muslim League jointly demand in the Lucknow Pact of 1916?
A. Full independence
B. Separate electorates
C. Dominion status for the country
D. British intervention in Indian affairs
Answer: C. Dominion status for the country
6. What was the key outcome of the Lucknow Pact regarding the separate electorate?
A. Congress rejected the separate electorate
B. Muslim League rejected the separate electorate
C. Both Congress and Muslim League accepted the separate electorate
D. Both Congress and Muslim League opposed the separate electorate
Answer: C. Both Congress and Muslim League accepted the separate electorate
7. What triggered the Lucknow Pact and the unity between Congress and the Muslim League?
A. Economic reforms
B. Rowlatt Act
C. World War I and the war between Britain & Turkey
D. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Answer: C. World War I and the war between Britain & Turkey
8. What did both organizations advocate in the Lucknow Pact, marking a significant step towards Hindu-Muslim unity?
A. Armed rebellion
B. Non-cooperation
C. Dominion status for India
D. Complete independence
Answer: C. Dominion status for India
9. When did the Congress and the Muslim League hold sessions in Lucknow and concluded the Lucknow Pact?
A. 1910
B. 1912
C. 1914
D. 1916
Answer: D. 1916
10. What was the primary demand made in the Lucknow Pact that marked a significant development in Indian political history?
A. Economic reforms
B. Full independence
C. Dominion status
D. Social reforms
Answer: C. Dominion status
Part-8
Montague Declaration (August Declaration of 1917)
Montague made the landmark statement in the context of
self rule in India in 1917. He said that the control over the
Indian government would be transferred gradually to the
Indian people. This was the result of Hindu-Muslim unity
exhibited in Lucknow pact.
The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was Mahatma
Gandhi’s first Satyagraha. Champaran & Kheda Satyagraha
were the events which later put Gandhi on the front seat of
Indian National Revolution & made Satyagraha a powerful
Tool
1. What is the Montague Declaration, also known as the August Declaration of 1917, associated with?
A. Granting complete independence to India
B. Transferring control over the Indian government gradually to the Indian people
C. Imposing martial law in India
D. Establishing a colonial regime in India
Answer: B. Transferring control over the Indian government gradually to the Indian people
2. Who made the landmark statement in the context of self-rule in India in 1917?
A. Lord Chelmsford
B. Lord Curzon
C. Edwin Montague
D. Lord Minto
Answer: C. Edwin Montague
3. What event or development prompted the Montague Declaration in 1917?
A. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
B. Lucknow Pact and Hindu-Muslim unity
C. Champaran Satyagraha
D. Simon Commission
Answer: B. Lucknow Pact and Hindu-Muslim unity
4. According to the Montague Declaration, how was control over the Indian government supposed to be transferred to the Indian people?
A. Abruptly and without consultation
B. Gradually and with consultation
C. Through a military coup
D. By appointing a British viceroy
Answer: B. Gradually and with consultation
5. What role did the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 play in the context of Indian National Revolution?
A. It marked the end of the Indian National Revolution
B. It was a failed attempt at rebellion
C. It initiated Mahatma Gandhi’s first Satyagraha and propelled him to the forefront of the Indian National Revolution
D. It led to the formation of the Indian National Congress
Answer: C. It initiated Mahatma Gandhi’s first Satyagraha and propelled him to the forefront of the Indian National Revolution
6. What was the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917?
A. A protest against the Rowlatt Act
B. A movement for the economic upliftment of farmers
C. A campaign against untouchability
D. Mahatma Gandhi’s first Satyagraha against the exploitation of indigo farmers in Champaran, Bihar
Answer: D. Mahatma Gandhi’s first Satyagraha against the exploitation of indigo farmers in Champaran, Bihar
7. Which other Satyagraha, along with Champaran, helped establish Satyagraha as a powerful tool in the Indian National Revolution?
A. Quit India Movement
B. Kheda Satyagraha
C. Dandi March
D. Non-Cooperation Movement
Answer: B. Kheda Satyagraha
8. What did the Montague Declaration acknowledge as a significant factor leading to its pronouncement?
A. World War I
B. Lucknow Pact
C. Rowlatt Act
D. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Answer: B. Lucknow Pact
9. In what year did the Montague Declaration (August Declaration of 1917) take place?
A. 1915
B. 1916
C. 1917
D. 1918
Answer: C. 1917
10. How did the Montague Declaration impact the trajectory of Indian self-rule and governance?
A. It delayed the process of self-rule
B. It accelerated the process of complete independence
C. It led to the establishment of martial law
D. It had no impact on Indian governance
Answer: B. It accelerated the process of complete independence
Part-9
Kheda Satyagraha 1918
In 1918, Gujarat as a whole suffered a severe epidemic of
Plague & in Kheda alone around 17000 people lost their
lives. Further, cholera also broke out locally. This was the
immediate reason of the revolt. The revolt was against the
taxes. The government said that if the taxes are not paid,
the property would be seized. This revolt gave India a
robust leader in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel & his colleagues organized this major tax
revolt, which was able to mobilize all the castes & creeds of
the region.
Rowlatt Act (March 18, 1919)
• This gave unbridled powers to the government to
arrest & imprison suspects without trial for two years
maximum.
1. What was the immediate reason for the Kheda Satyagraha of 1918?
A. Social discrimination
B. Economic exploitation
C. Epidemic of Plague and Cholera
D. Religious conflicts
Answer: C. Epidemic of Plague and Cholera
2. In which Indian state did the Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 take place?
A. Punjab
B. Bihar
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Answer: C. Gujarat
3. What was the impact of the epidemic of Plague and Cholera in Kheda in 1918?
A. Economic boom
B. Severe loss of lives
C. Increase in agricultural productivity
D. Rise in industrialization
Answer: B. Severe loss of lives
4. What was the main cause of the revolt during the Kheda Satyagraha of 1918?
A. Religious disputes
B. Unfair taxes imposed by the government
C. Lack of educational facilities
D. Discrimination based on caste
Answer: B. Unfair taxes imposed by the government
5. What was the government’s response to the refusal to pay taxes during the Kheda Satyagraha?
A. Providing relief funds
B. Granting tax exemptions
C. Threatening to seize property if taxes were not paid
D. Ignoring the issue
Answer: C. Threatening to seize property if taxes were not paid
6. Who emerged as a robust leader during the Kheda Satyagraha and organized the major tax revolt?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
7. What was the outcome of the Kheda Satyagraha in terms of caste and creed?
A. It led to increased discrimination
B. It had no impact on caste and creed
C. It mobilized all castes and creeds of the region
D. It intensified religious conflicts
Answer: C. It mobilized all castes and creeds of the region
8. In which year did the Rowlatt Act come into effect?
A. 1917
B. 1918
C. 1919
D. 1920
Answer: C. 1919
9. What powers did the Rowlatt Act grant to the government?
A. Power to grant tax exemptions
B. Power to arrest and imprison suspects without trial for a maximum of two years
C. Power to promote education
D. Power to address social discrimination
Answer: B. Power to arrest and imprison suspects without trial for a maximum of two years
10. How did the Kheda Satyagraha contribute to Indian history?
A. It led to the partition of India
B. It resulted in the formation of the Indian National Congress
C. It provided strong leadership in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and showcased the power of non-violent resistance
D. It initiated armed rebellion against the British rule
Answer: C. It provided strong leadership in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and showcased the power of non-violent resistance
Part-10
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (April 13, 1919):
• People were agitated over the arrest of Dr. Kitchlew &
Dr. Satyapal on April 9, 1919. General O’ Dyer fires at
people who assembled in the Jallianwala Bagh,
Amritsar on 13th April 1919 for celebration ofBaisakhi.
As a result hundreds of men, women & children were
killed & thousands injured.
• Rabindranath Tagore returned his Knighthood (titl(e)
in protest.
• Sir Shankaran Nair resigned from Viceroy’s Executive
Council after this.
• Hunter Commission was appointed to enquire into it.
On March 13, 1940, Sardar Udham Singh killed O’Dyer
when the later was addressing a meeting in Caxton
Hall, London.
1. What event triggered the people’s gathering at Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919?
A. Arrest of Mahatma Gandhi
B. Celebration of Independence Day
C. Arrest of Dr. Kitchlew and Dr. Satyapal on April 9, 1919
D. British government’s announcement of reforms
Answer: C. Arrest of Dr. Kitchlew and Dr. Satyapal on April 9, 1919
2. Why did General O’ Dyer open fire on the crowd in Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919?
A. To disperse a peaceful protest
B. To celebrate Baisakhi
C. In response to a terrorist attack
D. In retaliation for a military coup
Answer: A. To disperse a peaceful protest
3. What was the outcome of General O’ Dyer’s firing at Jallianwala Bagh?
A. Celebration of Baisakhi
B. Hundreds killed and thousands injured
C. Communal harmony
D. Successful arrest of leaders
Answer: B. Hundreds killed and thousands injured
4. In protest of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which renowned figure returned his Knighthood?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Sardar Patel
Answer: C. Rabindranath Tagore
5. Who resigned from Viceroy’s Executive Council as a result of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Sir Shankaran Nair
D. Sardar Patel
Answer: C. Sir Shankaran Nair
6. What was the purpose of the Hunter Commission appointed after the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
A. To celebrate British achievements in India
B. To investigate the causes of World War I
C. To inquire into the events of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
D. To plan economic reforms in India
Answer: C. To inquire into the events of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
7. When did Sardar Udham Singh kill General O’ Dyer in London?
A. March 13, 1930
B. March 13, 1940
C. April 13, 1919
D. June 23, 1928
Answer: B. March 13, 1940
8. What was the venue where Sardar Udham Singh assassinated General O’ Dyer?
A. Buckingham Palace
B. Caxton Hall, London
C. Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar
D. Westminster Abbey
Answer: B. Caxton Hall, London
9. Why did Sardar Udham Singh assassinate General O’ Dyer?
A. Personal vendetta
B. Religious differences
C. Retaliation for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
D. Political disagreement
Answer: C. Retaliation for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
10. How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre impact the relationship between India and the British government?
A. Strengthened ties and cooperation
B. Led to peaceful negotiations
C. Intensified the demand for Indian independence
D. Resulted in the implementation of progressive reforms
Answer: C. Intensified the demand for Indian independence
Part-11
Hunter Committee Report
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was followed by
establishment of a non-official enquiry committee the
Government established a committee headed by Lord
Hunter a Senator of the “College of justice of Scotland”.
Khilafat Movement (1919-20):
• Muslims were agitated by the treatment done with
Turkey by the British in the treaty of Severus that
followed the First World War.
• Two brothers, Mohd.Ali & Shaukat Ali started this
Movement
1. Who headed the non-official inquiry committee established by the British government to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Lord Hunter
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Chelmsford
Answer: B. Lord Hunter
2. What was Lord Hunter’s background when he chaired the committee to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
A. A British military officer
B. A Senator of the “College of justice of Scotland”
C. A prominent Indian politician
D. A renowned historian
Answer: B. A Senator of the “College of justice of Scotland”
3. When was the non-official enquiry committee led by Lord Hunter established after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
A. 1917
B. 1919
C. 1920
D. 1921
Answer: B. 1919
4. What event prompted the Muslims to initiate the Khilafat Movement in 1919-20?
A. Treaty of Versailles
B. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
C. Rowlatt Act
D. Treatment of Turkey by the British in the treaty of Severus following World War I
Answer: D. Treatment of Turkey by the British in the treaty of Severus following World War I
5. Who were the two brothers who initiated the Khilafat Movement in 1919-20?
A. Jawaharlal and Indira Gandhi
B. Mohd. Ali and Shaukat Ali
C. Sardar Patel and Mahatma Gandhi
D. Subhas Chandra Bose and Rajendra Prasad
Answer: B. Mohd. Ali and Shaukat Ali
6. What was the primary cause of agitation among Muslims during the Khilafat Movement?
A. Religious discrimination
B. Economic exploitation
C. Treatment of Turkey in the treaty of Severus
D. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Answer: C. Treatment of Turkey in the treaty of Severus
7. In the context of the Khilafat Movement, what was the significance of the treaty of Severus?
A. It granted independence to India
B. It addressed religious conflicts in the Middle East
C. It determined the fate of the Ottoman Empire
D. It promoted international cooperation
Answer: C. It determined the fate of the Ottoman Empire
8. What impact did the Khilafat Movement have on the Indian freedom struggle?
A. It delayed the demand for independence
B. It had no impact on the Indian freedom struggle
C. It intensified the demand for independence and contributed to Hindu-Muslim unity
D. It led to increased British influence in India
Answer: C. It intensified the demand for independence and contributed to Hindu-Muslim unity
9. What was the duration of the Khilafat Movement?
A. 1917-1918
B. 1918-1919
C. 1919-1920
D. 1920-1921
Answer: C. 1919-1920
10. How did the Khilafat Movement align with the broader context of Indian nationalism?
A. It supported British colonial rule
B. It opposed the demand for Indian independence
C. It contributed to Hindu-Muslim unity and the demand for self-rule
D. It advocated for religious segregation
Answer: C. It contributed to Hindu-Muslim unity and the demand for self-rule
Part-12
Non cooperation movement (1920-22)
The Non cooperation was the first mass movement
launched under the leadership of Gandhi.
The program of non-cooperation included:
1. Surrender of titles
2. Boycott of government affiliated educational institutions
3. Boycott of courts of law
4. Boycott of foreign cloth
5. Nonpayment of taxes
Chaura Chauri Incidence (1922)
On 5th February 1922, the Non Cooperation Movement
was called off by Gandhiji because of an unfortunate
incidence at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur district of Uttar
Pradesh. In this incidence the crowd participating in the
Non Cooperation & Khilafat procession indulged into the
violence with the police. As a result the crowd burnt a
Police station & in the incidence 22 policemen were killed.
1. Who provided leadership to the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: D. Mahatma Gandhi
2. What was the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) in the context of Indian history?
A. The second mass movement led by Jawaharlal Nehru
B. A movement against religious discrimination
C. The first mass movement led by Mahatma Gandhi
D. A movement for economic reforms
Answer: C. The first mass movement led by Mahatma Gandhi
3. Which of the following was part of the program of non-cooperation during the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)?
A. Establishment of new government institutions
B. Surrender of titles
C. Promotion of foreign cloth
D. Support for government-affiliated educational institutions
Answer: B. Surrender of titles
4. What was one of the actions included in the program of non-cooperation during the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)?
A. Support for foreign cloth
B. Boycott of government-affiliated educational institutions
C. Promotion of foreign goods
D. Participation in courts of law
Answer: B. Boycott of government-affiliated educational institutions
5. Why did Mahatma Gandhi call off the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) on 5th February 1922?
A. Successful achievement of all movement goals
B. An unfortunate incident at Chauri Chaura
C. Lack of public support
D. Intervention by the British government
Answer: B. An unfortunate incident at Chauri Chaura
6. What was the unfortunate incident at Chauri Chaura that led to the calling off of the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)?
A. Nonviolent protest
B. Police violence against protesters
C. Burning of a police station and killing of policemen
D. Successful negotiation between the protesters and the government
Answer: C. Burning of a police station and killing of policemen
7. In which district did the Chaura Chauri incident take place during the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)?
A. Bengaluru
B. Gorakhpur
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
Answer: B. Gorakhpur
8. How did the Chaura Chauri incident impact the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)?
A. It strengthened the movement and gained more public support
B. It led to the arrest of Mahatma Gandhi
C. It resulted in the immediate achievement of movement goals
D. It led to the calling off of the movement by Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: D. It led to the calling off of the movement by Mahatma Gandhi
9. Which of the following was NOT part of the program of non-cooperation during the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)?
A. Surrender of titles
B. Boycott of foreign cloth
C. Promotion of government-affiliated educational institutions
D. Nonpayment of taxes
Answer: C. Promotion of government-affiliated educational institutions
10. What was the significance of the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) in the Indian freedom struggle?
A. It led to the immediate grant of complete independence
B. It weakened the Indian National Congress
C. It marked a shift towards violent resistance
D. It demonstrated the power of nonviolent mass movements and civil disobedience
Answer: D. It demonstrated the power of nonviolent mass movements and civil disobedience
