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The Nationalist Movement - I

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Which of the following was not an example of British discrimination against Indians?

  1. Vernacular Press Act of 1878

  2. Arms Act of 1879

  3. The Ilbert Bill

  4. The Rowlatt Act


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ilbert Bill allowed Indian magistrates to hear cases involving British subjects. Hence, it was not a discriminatory policy. But it was withdrawn in 1883 after protests from Britishers.

Britishers introduced modern education in India mainly to

  1. make India strong and self-sufficient

  2. make Indians help them in administration

  3. civilize Indians

  4. remove social evils from Indian society


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

They wanted to create an educated class to help them in administrative work, which would benefit them.

What contribution was made by Europeans like William Jones and Max Mueller to bring about a sense of pride among Indians leading to national awakening?

  1. Rediscovery of India's past

  2. Spreading of Indian religions

  3. Promoting Indian dance and music forms

  4. Translation of Ramayana into English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

These people made great efforts in this direction. They made Indians take inspiration from their glorious past, and promoted unity.

Which political association was formed by Surendranath Banerjee in 1851?

  1. Bombay Association

  2. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

  3. Indian Association

  4. Bombay Presidency Association


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Association was formed by SN Banerjea who became a senior leader in the Congress later.

Lal-Bal-Pal is an abbreviation used for three famous extremist leaders of India. Who was the third leader other than Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

  1. Kristo Das Pal

  2. Jagdambika Pal

  3. Niranjan Pal

  4. Bipin Chandra Pal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bipin Chandra Pal was the third leader who was a very famous revolutionary.

Which of the following was not a chief aim of the Congress in 1885?

  1. To bring together leaders from different parts of the country

  2. To remove racial, religious and caste prejudice

  3. To promote the feeling of national unity

  4. Independence of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It was only in 1929 that complete independence of India was demanded.

On what ocassion did Rabindranath Tagore lead a movement in which people tied rakhi to each other?

  1. Jallianwala Bagh massacre

  2. Partition of Bengal

  3. Non Cooperation Movement

  4. Civil Disobedience Movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Partition of Bengal was done by Lord Curzon in 1905 to weaken Hindu-Muslim unity. So, Tagore led this movement to spread the message of brotherhood and unity.

Swadeshi movement aimed at

  1. getting political rights for Indians

  2. promoting Indian industries

  3. reservation for Indians in the Civil Services

  4. less taxation on Indian goods exported to Britain


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The movement aimed at promoting Indian industries by boycotting use of British goods.

The important feature of the 1906 session of Congress was

  1. split in Congress

  2. pledge to support the Swadeshi movement

  3. demand for Poorna Swaraj

  4. demand for Swaraj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 1906 at the Calcutta session, Swaraj was demanded by Dadabhai Naoroji.

Which revolutionary was hanged for accidentally killing two British ladies by throwing a bomb at their carriage?

  1. Khudiram Bose

  2. Profulla Chaki

  3. Sukhdev

  4. Rajguru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

He actually wanted to kill a British judge, but accidentally 2 ladies were killed and he was hanged.

Which feature of Government of India Act of 1909 was introduced to create a communal divide among Indians?

  1. An Indian, SP Sinha, was appointed to the Viceroy's Executive Council.

  2. An increase in the number of elected members in the Central and Provincial Legislative Councils.

  3. To separate electorate system.

  4. The powers of the members of the Provincial Councils remained advisory.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Muslims could vote only for Muslim candidates, while Hindus could vote only for Hindu candidates under this system.

Who started the Home Rule Movement, which demanded self-government?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. The people of Princely States

  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

He started this movement after forming the Home Rule League, which was later joined by Annie Besant.

Why did the Muslim League unite with Congress in 1916?

  1. To protest against the British attack on the Sultan of Turkey

  2. To protest against the ignorance of British towards Muslims

  3. Due to their failure

  4. They were delighted by the success of the Swadeshi Movement.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sultan of Turkey was considered the head of the Muslim world. So, muslims were annoyed when Britain attacked Turkey in the first World War.

In 1913, Indians in USA and Canada formed a party to liberate India from British rule. Name the party.

  1. Indian Association

  2. Swaraj Party

  3. Theosophical Society

  4. Ghadar Party


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It was formed by people like Lala Hardayal in USA and Canada in 1913.

The first session of Congress in 1885 at Mumbai was presided over by

  1. W. C. Banerjee

  2. George Yule

  3. Badruddin Tyabji

  4. Dadabhai Naoroji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

He presided over the first session.

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