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Political Unification and the Formation of the Indian National Congress

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the political unification of India and the formation of the Indian National Congress. The questions cover various aspects of this historical period, including the factors that led to the unification of India, the role of the Indian National Congress in the independence movement, and the challenges faced by the newly independent nation.
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Which of the following factors contributed to the political unification of India?

  1. The British colonial rule

  2. The rise of nationalism

  3. The Indian National Congress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The British colonial rule, the rise of nationalism, and the Indian National Congress all played a role in the political unification of India.

When was the Indian National Congress founded?

  1. 1885

  2. 1886

  3. 1887

  4. 1888


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885.

Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjea

  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress.

What was the main objective of the Indian National Congress?

  1. To achieve independence from British rule

  2. To promote social and economic reforms

  3. To unite the different regions of India

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the Indian National Congress was to achieve independence from British rule, promote social and economic reforms, and unite the different regions of India.

Which of the following leaders played a prominent role in the Indian National Congress?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel all played a prominent role in the Indian National Congress.

What was the Quit India Movement?

  1. A mass civil disobedience movement launched by the Indian National Congress in 1942

  2. A campaign to boycott British goods and services

  3. A movement to demand dominion status for India

  4. A movement to demand complete independence for India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement was a mass civil disobedience movement launched by the Indian National Congress in 1942.

What was the outcome of the Quit India Movement?

  1. India gained independence from British rule

  2. The British government agreed to grant dominion status to India

  3. The Indian National Congress was banned

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The outcome of the Quit India Movement was that the Indian National Congress was banned.

When did India gain independence from British rule?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India gained independence from British rule in 1947.

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India.

What were the challenges faced by the newly independent India?

  1. Economic instability

  2. Social unrest

  3. Political instability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The newly independent India faced challenges such as economic instability, social unrest, and political instability.

How did the Indian National Congress address the challenges faced by the newly independent India?

  1. By implementing economic policies to promote growth and development

  2. By promoting social reforms to address issues such as caste discrimination and untouchability

  3. By establishing a democratic government and drafting a constitution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress addressed the challenges faced by the newly independent India by implementing economic policies to promote growth and development, promoting social reforms to address issues such as caste discrimination and untouchability, and establishing a democratic government and drafting a constitution.

What was the role of the Indian National Congress in the making of the Indian constitution?

  1. The Indian National Congress drafted the constitution

  2. The Indian National Congress appointed the Constituent Assembly

  3. The Indian National Congress debated and discussed the provisions of the constitution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress played a crucial role in the making of the Indian constitution by drafting the constitution, appointing the Constituent Assembly, and debating and discussing the provisions of the constitution.

When was the Indian constitution adopted?

  1. 1949

  2. 1950

  3. 1951

  4. 1952


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian constitution was adopted in 1950.

What is the significance of the Indian constitution?

  1. It is the supreme law of the land

  2. It guarantees the fundamental rights of citizens

  3. It establishes a democratic government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian constitution is significant because it is the supreme law of the land, it guarantees the fundamental rights of citizens, and it establishes a democratic government.

How has the Indian National Congress evolved over time?

  1. It has become more centrist

  2. It has become more right-wing

  3. It has become more left-wing

  4. It has remained largely unchanged


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress has evolved over time and has become more centrist.

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