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Modern Indian Historiography: The Rise of Nationalism and Colonialism

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Modern Indian Historiography, with a focus on the rise of nationalism and colonialism. It explores the various perspectives and interpretations of historians on these significant historical developments.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which historian is known for his work on the concept of 'Oriental Despotism' in the context of Indian history?

  1. Karl Marx

  2. Lord Macaulay

  3. James Mill

  4. Eric Stokes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karl Marx, in his writings on India, introduced the concept of 'Oriental Despotism' to describe the nature of pre-colonial Indian society and governance.

The Indian National Congress, a prominent political organization during the Indian independence movement, was founded in which year?

  1. 1885

  2. 1895

  3. 1905

  4. 1915


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by a group of Indian leaders, including Allan Octavian Hume, Dadabhai Naoroji, and Surendranath Banerjee.

Who was the first Indian to serve as the President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. Surendranath Banerjee

  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to serve as the President of the Indian National Congress, holding the position from 1886 to 1887.

Which British Viceroy introduced the Morley-Minto Reforms in 1909, aimed at addressing Indian demands for greater political representation?

  1. Lord Curzon

  2. Lord Minto

  3. Lord Morley

  4. Lord Hardinge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lord Morley, the British Secretary of State for India, introduced the Morley-Minto Reforms in 1909, along with Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India.

The partition of Bengal in 1905 was a significant event that sparked widespread protests and contributed to the rise of nationalism in India. Which British Viceroy was responsible for this decision?

  1. Lord Curzon

  2. Lord Minto

  3. Lord Morley

  4. Lord Hardinge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905, was responsible for the partition of Bengal in 1905.

The Swadeshi movement, which emphasized the use of indigenous goods and the boycott of foreign products, was a key aspect of the Indian independence movement. Who is considered to be the father of the Swadeshi movement?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Lala Lajpat Rai

  3. Bipin Chandra Pal

  4. Surendranath Banerjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak is widely regarded as the father of the Swadeshi movement, which he actively promoted through his speeches and writings.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, where British troops opened fire on a peaceful gathering of Indians, was a turning point in the Indian independence movement. Which British General was responsible for this incident?

  1. General Dyer

  2. General Nicholson

  3. General Roberts

  4. General Kitchener


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

General Dyer, the British Brigadier-General, was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.

The Rowlatt Act, passed in 1919, granted the British government extensive powers to suppress political activities in India. Which Indian leader led the nationwide protests against this act?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhas Chandra Bose

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi led the nationwide protests against the Rowlatt Act in 1919, which resulted in the Non-Cooperation Movement.

The Government of India Act of 1935 was a significant constitutional reform introduced by the British government in India. Which British Viceroy was responsible for implementing this act?

  1. Lord Irwin

  2. Lord Willingdon

  3. Lord Linlithgow

  4. Lord Wavell


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lord Linlithgow, the Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943, was responsible for implementing the Government of India Act of 1935.

The Quit India Movement, launched in 1942, was a mass civil disobedience movement demanding the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India. Who was the leader of this movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhas Chandra Bose

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Quit India Movement in 1942, which aimed to achieve complete independence from British rule.

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 marked the end of British rule in India. Which British Prime Minister was in power when this act was passed?

  1. Winston Churchill

  2. Clement Attlee

  3. David Lloyd George

  4. Stanley Baldwin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Clement Attlee, the British Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951, was in power when the Indian Independence Act of 1947 was passed.

The partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of two independent dominions: India and Pakistan. Which British Viceroy oversaw this partition?

  1. Lord Irwin

  2. Lord Willingdon

  3. Lord Linlithgow

  4. Lord Mountbatten


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, oversaw the partition of India in 1947.

The Indian National Army (INA), formed during World War II, was a military force organized by Indian nationalists to fight against British rule. Who was the commander-in-chief of the INA?

  1. Subhas Chandra Bose

  2. Rash Behari Bose

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subhas Chandra Bose was the commander-in-chief of the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II.

The Cabinet Mission, sent to India in 1946 by the British government, aimed to find a solution to the political deadlock between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League. Who led this mission?

  1. Lord Pethick-Lawrence

  2. Sir Stafford Cripps

  3. Lord Wavell

  4. Lord Mountbatten


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Pethick-Lawrence, the Secretary of State for India, led the Cabinet Mission to India in 1946.

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 granted dominion status to India and Pakistan. Which Indian leader served as the first Prime Minister of independent India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Sardar Patel

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India after the passage of the Indian Independence Act of 1947.

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