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Impact of the Indian Freedom Struggle on Indian Society

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Which of the following was NOT a major factor contributing to the rise of the Indian National Congress?

  1. The growth of the Indian middle class

  2. The influence of Western education

  3. The spread of social reform movements

  4. The decline of the Mughal Empire


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of the Mughal Empire was a significant event in Indian history, but it was not a major factor contributing to the rise of the Indian National Congress. The growth of the Indian middle class, the influence of Western education, and the spread of social reform movements were all more significant factors.

What was the main objective of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885?

  1. To achieve complete independence from British rule

  2. To promote social and economic reforms

  3. To establish a representative government in India

  4. To unite all Indians under a single banner


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main objective of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885 was to establish a representative government in India. This meant that the Congress wanted to give Indians a say in how their country was governed.

Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjee

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress. He was elected at the first session of the Congress, which was held in Bombay in 1885.

Which of the following was NOT a major leader of the Indian National Congress during the early 20th century?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Lala Lajpat Rai

  3. Bipin Chandra Pal

  4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a prominent Muslim leader in India, but he was not a major leader of the Indian National Congress during the early 20th century. He later became the founder of the All-India Muslim League, which advocated for the creation of a separate Muslim state in India.

What was the name of the mass civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930?

  1. The Salt Satyagraha

  2. The Quit India Movement

  3. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. The Rowlatt Satyagraha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Salt Satyagraha was a mass civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930. The movement was sparked by the British government's imposition of a salt tax on Indians. Gandhi and his followers marched to the sea and made salt in defiance of the law.

Which of the following was NOT a major event of the Quit India Movement?

  1. The arrest of Mahatma Gandhi and other Congress leaders

  2. The widespread protests and demonstrations across India

  3. The formation of the Azad Hind Fauj by Subhas Chandra Bose

  4. The declaration of independence by the Indian National Congress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The declaration of independence by the Indian National Congress was not a major event of the Quit India Movement. The movement was aimed at forcing the British to leave India, but it did not call for complete independence.

When did India finally achieve independence from British rule?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India finally achieved independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.

What was the name of the first Prime Minister of independent India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Rajendra Prasad

  4. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India. He served as Prime Minister from 1947 until his death in 1964.

Which of the following was NOT a major achievement of the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. The establishment of a democratic republic in India

  2. The abolition of untouchability

  3. The empowerment of women

  4. The promotion of economic development


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The promotion of economic development was not a major achievement of the Indian Freedom Struggle. The struggle was primarily focused on achieving political independence from British rule.

How did the Indian Freedom Struggle impact the social fabric of Indian society?

  1. It led to a greater sense of unity and solidarity among Indians.

  2. It helped to break down the barriers of caste and religion.

  3. It empowered women and gave them a greater voice in society.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Freedom Struggle had a profound impact on the social fabric of Indian society. It led to a greater sense of unity and solidarity among Indians, helped to break down the barriers of caste and religion, and empowered women and gave them a greater voice in society.

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