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The Role of Annie Besant in the Freedom Struggle

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the significant role played by Annie Besant in the Indian freedom struggle. Her contributions to the movement, her association with prominent leaders, and her impact on the political landscape of the time are key aspects covered in this quiz.
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In which year did Annie Besant first arrive in India?

  1. 1893

  2. 1905

  3. 1917

  4. 1929


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant first arrived in India in 1893, marking the beginning of her involvement in the Indian freedom struggle.

What was the name of the newspaper founded by Annie Besant in 1895?

  1. The Indian Patriot

  2. The Hindu

  3. The Leader

  4. The Amrita Bazar Patrika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant founded the newspaper 'The Indian Patriot' in 1895, which became a prominent voice in the Indian freedom struggle.

Which prominent Indian leader did Annie Besant collaborate with to establish the Home Rule League in 1916?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Subhas Chandra Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant collaborated with Bal Gangadhar Tilak to establish the Home Rule League in 1916, advocating for self-governance in India.

What was the name of the commission appointed by the British government in 1917 to address Indian political demands?

  1. The Simon Commission

  2. The Rowlatt Commission

  3. The Hunter Commission

  4. The Montagu-Chelmsford Commission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Montagu-Chelmsford Commission was appointed in 1917 to address Indian political demands and recommend constitutional reforms.

Which act was passed in 1919 in response to the recommendations of the Montagu-Chelmsford Commission?

  1. The Government of India Act 1919

  2. The Rowlatt Act

  3. The Indian Councils Act 1909

  4. The Morley-Minto Reforms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Government of India Act 1919 was passed in response to the recommendations of the Montagu-Chelmsford Commission, introducing limited self-governance in India.

What was the name of the non-cooperation movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920?

  1. The Quit India Movement

  2. The Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. The Salt Satyagraha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, urging Indians to boycott British institutions and goods.

In which year did Annie Besant become the president of the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1917

  2. 1920

  3. 1923

  4. 1926


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant became the president of the Indian National Congress in 1917, making her the first woman to hold this position.

What was the name of the act passed in 1935 that introduced provincial autonomy in India?

  1. The Government of India Act 1935

  2. The Indian Councils Act 1909

  3. The Morley-Minto Reforms

  4. The Rowlatt Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Government of India Act 1935 introduced provincial autonomy in India, granting greater powers to provincial legislatures.

Which prominent Indian leader did Annie Besant mentor and influence during the freedom struggle?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Subhas Chandra Bose

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant mentored and influenced Jawaharlal Nehru during the freedom struggle, shaping his political views and ideology.

What was the name of the movement launched by Annie Besant in 1927 to demand dominion status for India?

  1. The Dominion Status League

  2. The Home Rule League

  3. The Indian National Congress

  4. The Non-Cooperation Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant launched the Dominion Status League in 1927 to demand dominion status for India within the British Empire.

Which act was passed in 1919 that restricted civil liberties and allowed for arbitrary arrests and detentions?

  1. The Government of India Act 1919

  2. The Rowlatt Act

  3. The Indian Councils Act 1909

  4. The Morley-Minto Reforms


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Black Acts, was passed in 1919 and allowed for arbitrary arrests and detentions without trial.

What was the name of the movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 to protest against the British salt monopoly?

  1. The Quit India Movement

  2. The Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. The Salt Satyagraha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Salt Satyagraha, also known as the Dandi March, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 to protest against the British salt monopoly.

Which prominent Indian leader did Annie Besant support during the 1930s and 1940s?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Subhas Chandra Bose

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant supported Jawaharlal Nehru during the 1930s and 1940s, advocating for his leadership within the Indian National Congress.

What was the name of the movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 to demand complete independence from British rule?

  1. The Quit India Movement

  2. The Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. The Salt Satyagraha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Revolution, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 to demand complete independence from British rule.

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