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The Concept of Nationalism in Indian Political Thought

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of nationalism in Indian political thought. It covers various aspects of nationalism, including its origins, development, and impact on Indian politics.
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Who is considered the father of Indian nationalism?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak is widely regarded as the father of Indian nationalism due to his contributions to the Indian independence movement and his advocacy for swaraj (self-rule).

Which event is often seen as the starting point of the Indian nationalist movement?

  1. The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857

  2. The Indian National Congress founded in 1885

  3. The partition of Bengal in 1905

  4. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress, founded in 1885, is considered the starting point of the Indian nationalist movement as it provided a platform for Indian leaders to unite and articulate their demands for self-government.

What was the primary goal of the Indian National Congress?

  1. To achieve complete independence from British rule

  2. To promote social and economic reforms in India

  3. To establish a democratic government in India

  4. To protect the rights of Indian minorities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Indian National Congress was to achieve complete independence from British rule and establish a sovereign Indian nation.

Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjea

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress, serving from 1885 to 1886.

Which Indian leader advocated for the use of nonviolent resistance as a means to achieve independence?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhas Chandra Bose

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent advocate of nonviolent resistance, also known as Satyagraha, as a means to achieve Indian independence.

What was the name of the civil disobedience movement led 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, also known as the Dandi March, was a civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 in protest against the British salt tax.

Which Indian leader advocated for complete independence from British rule and the use of armed struggle?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhas Chandra Bose

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subhas Chandra Bose was a prominent advocate for complete independence from British rule and the use of armed struggle, forming the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II.

What was the name of the Indian National Army (INA) formed by Subhas Chandra Bose?

  1. The Azad Hind Fauj

  2. The Indian Liberation Army

  3. The Free India Army

  4. The National Liberation Army


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Army (INA), also known as the Azad Hind Fauj, was formed by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1942 to fight against British rule in India.

Which Indian leader was known as the 'Lion of Punjab' and advocated for armed resistance against British rule?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhas Chandra Bose

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhagat Singh was a prominent Indian revolutionary known as the 'Lion of Punjab' who advocated for armed resistance against British rule.

What was the name of the Indian independence movement that took place in 1942?

  1. The Quit India Movement

  2. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  3. The Rowlatt Satyagraha

  4. The Salt Satyagraha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Kranti, was a civil disobedience movement launched by the Indian National Congress in 1942 demanding complete independence from British rule.

Which Indian leader served as the first Prime Minister of independent India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Subhas Chandra Bose

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru served as the first Prime Minister of independent India from 1947 to 1964.

What was the name of the Indian constitution that was adopted in 1950?

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. The Indian Independence Act

  3. The Government of India Act

  4. The Indian Councils Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution of India was adopted on January 26, 1950, and it is the supreme law of the country.

Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the fundamental rights of citizens?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 25

  4. Article 30


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution defines the fundamental rights of citizens, including the right to freedom of speech, expression, assembly, and association.

Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the directive principles of state policy?

  1. Article 36

  2. Article 37

  3. Article 38

  4. Article 39


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 37 of the Indian Constitution defines the directive principles of state policy, which are non-justiciable guidelines for the state to strive towards.

Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the fundamental duties of citizens?

  1. Article 51A

  2. Article 51B

  3. Article 51C

  4. Article 51D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 51A of the Indian Constitution defines the fundamental duties of citizens, which are moral obligations to promote harmony and unity in the country.

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