Making of National Movement

Amrita Bazar Patrika had not to face what Som Prakash, Bharat Mihir, Dacca Prakash and Samachar had to go through. What was the suffering of the latter group?

With reference to colonial rule in India, What sought by Ilbert Bill in 1883?

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home charges” ?
1. Funds used to support the Indian office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
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Which of the following related to first Indian National Congress meeting is/are correct?
1. It was held at Calcutta.
2. It was presided by W.C. Bonnerjee.
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Which of the following is/are correct?
Newspaper Founded by
A. Leader : Madan Mohan Malviya
B. Yugantar : Barindra Kumar Ghosh
C. Young India : Annie Besant
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Which of the following are the immediate twin factors responsible for the birth of Indian National congress?
1. Role of press
2. Role of social reformers
3. Reactionary regime of Lord Lytton
4. Ilbert Bill controversy
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The difference between the moderates and the extremists was relative rather than
absolute in nature. Which of the following related to them is true?
1. Moderates believed in mild reforms like legislative reforms, Indianization of civil
services, etc.
2. Extremists wanted Swaraj
3. Moderates followed passive resistance.
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Swadeshi Movement had its genesis in the antipartition movement which started to oppose the British decision to partition Bengal. Consider the following statements regarding Swadeshi Movement:
1. The Indian National Congress took Swadeshi call at Calcutta Session and
supported Swadeshi and Boycott Movement for Bengal.
2. Swadeshi Movement gave impetus to the growth of indigenous industries.
3. First movement in which women participated.
4. Swaraj was achieved.
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The Ghadar Movement was an important episode in India\’s freedom struggle. Consider the following statements regarding Ghadar Movement:
1. A weekly paper called “The Ghadar” was started and had its headquarter at San
Francisco.
2. The first issue of Ghadar was published in Gurumukhi language.
3. The Ghadar was published only in Gurumukhi and Urdu Language.
4. Ghadarites adopted nationalist salute “Bande Mataram”.
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Annie Besant was a prominent Theosophist, social reformer, political leader, women\’s rights activist, writer and orator. Consider the following statements:
1. She was the President of Indian National Congress.
2. She was the founder of the Asiatic Society.
3. She was the founder of the Theosophical Society.

Consider the following statements. Select the correct answer:
1. Khilafat Movement was mainly aimed to build political unity amongst Muslims
and use their influence to protect the Caliphate.
2. The Khilafat campaign was actively supported by other political parties such as
the Muslim League and the Hindu Mahasabha.
3. It was a major part of the Non – cooperation movement.

The programme of Non – Cooperation movement had two main aspects i.e., constructive and destructive. Which of the following are included in constructive aspects?
1. Nationalization of education
2. Promotion of indigenous goods
3. Enrolment of volunteer corps.
4. Surrender of titles and honours.

Gandhiji emerged as an undisputed leader in the congress led mainstream nationalism in a short period of time. Which of the following is/are the reasons for his rise?
1. Failure of moderates and extremists in mobilizing masses.
2. Success of Satyagraha in South Africa.
3. Personality of Gandhi and his simple and saintly habits.
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Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the lists:
List – I (Events) List – II (Results)
A. Morley Minto Reforms 1. Country – wise agitation
B. Simon Commission 2. Withdrawal of a movement
C. The Chauri – Chaura incident 3. Communal Electorates
D. The Dandi March 4. Communal outbreaks

Consider the following statements about Simon commission :
1. British government appointed a commission to study the relationship between
Princely states and British provinces.
2. It proposed the abolition of dyarchy at provinces.
3. It recommended that separate communal electorates be retained indefinitely.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

“Anushilan Samiti” was the terrorist organisation with its headquarters at

Which of the following statements about three Round Table Conferences of
1930 – 32 is/are not correct ?
1. These are a series of conferences organized by the British Government to discuss
constitutional reforms in India.
2. They were conducted as per the recommendation by the report submitted by the
Simon Commission in May 1930.
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Consider the following statements regarding Government of India Act, 1935:
1. Governor\’s provinces were given autonomy.
2. The Act restricted powers of the Governor to act in his discretion.
3. Ministers held office during the Governor\’s rule.
Which of the above statements are correct?

After the provincial elections of 1937, Congress ministries in provinces took steps in defending and extending civil liberties. Which one among the following was not such a step?

Consider the following statements with reference to Individual Satyagraha.

With reference to colonial period of Indian history, Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
(Person) (Event)
A. Macdonald 1. Doctrine of Lapse
B. Linlithgow 2. Communal Award
C. Dalhousie 3. A

Consider the following statements about the Quit India movement:
1. It was a highly spontaneous movement. It was not gradual like the other two
Non – cooperation and Civil Disobedience movement.
2. It was a pan – India movement.
3. It was a completely non – violent movement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding “cabinet mission” proposals?
1. It recommended partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
2. It proposed a weak central government controlling only foreign affairs, defence
and communications.
3. It recommended a loose three tier confederation.
4. Princely states formed the third tier of the confederation.
5. Under the plan grouping was made compulsory.
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Government of India act 1935?
1. The act provided provincial Autonomy.
2. The act provided for the establishment of All India Federation.
3. The Congress praised the act and formed coalition government in Punjab.
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Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched?
Mission : Objectives/ Recommendations
1. Wavell Plan : India would be a dominion associated with the United Kingdom.
2. Cripps Mission : Devise a machinery to draw up the

Naval mutiny proved to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in
India. Which of the following statement(s) is are true with reference to naval mutiny?
1. The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) mutiny took place in the aftermath of the Indian
National Amy (INA) Trials and the revolt of the Royal Air Force.
2. The RIN revolt started at Karachi to protest against the treatment meted out to
them.
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