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Political Unification and the Role of Jinnah

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the political unification of India and the role of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in this process.
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When was the Indian National Congress founded?

  1. 1885

  2. 1895

  3. 1905

  4. 1915


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, in Bombay (now Mumbai).

Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

  3. Surendranath Banerjea

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

What was the main goal of the Indian National Congress?

  1. To achieve self-government for India

  2. To promote social and economic reforms

  3. To unite all Indians under one banner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress had multiple goals, including achieving self-government for India, promoting social and economic reforms, and uniting all Indians under one banner.

Who was the most prominent leader of the Indian National Congress in the early 20th century?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Annie Besant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian National Congress in the early 20th century, known for his radical views and his advocacy for swaraj (self-rule).

What was the Muslim League founded?

  1. 1906

  2. 1916

  3. 1926

  4. 1936


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Muslim League was founded on December 30, 1906, in Dhaka, Bengal (now Bangladesh).

Who was the first President of the Muslim League?

  1. Nawab Salimullah Khan

  2. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Liaquat Ali Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nawab Salimullah Khan was the first President of the Muslim League, serving from 1906 to 1913.

What was the main goal of the Muslim League?

  1. To protect the interests of Muslims in India

  2. To promote Muslim education and culture

  3. To work for the establishment of a separate Muslim state

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Muslim League had multiple goals, including protecting the interests of Muslims in India, promoting Muslim education and culture, and working for the establishment of a separate Muslim state.

Who was the most prominent leader of the Muslim League in the early 20th century?

  1. Nawab Salimullah Khan

  2. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Liaquat Ali Khan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the most prominent leader of the Muslim League in the early 20th century, known for his advocacy for the rights of Muslims and his role in the creation of Pakistan.

What was the Lucknow Pact?

  1. An agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League

  2. An agreement between the Indian National Congress and the British government

  3. An agreement between the Muslim League and the British government

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, signed in 1916. It aimed to resolve the differences between the two parties and work together for the self-government of India.

What were the main provisions of the Lucknow Pact?

  1. Separate electorates for Muslims

  2. Reservation of seats for Muslims in the Central Legislative Assembly

  3. Recognition of Urdu as an official language

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lucknow Pact included provisions for separate electorates for Muslims, reservation of seats for Muslims in the Central Legislative Assembly, and recognition of Urdu as an official language.

What was the significance of the Lucknow Pact?

  1. It brought the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League together

  2. It helped to create a united front against British rule

  3. It laid the foundation for the future partition of India

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lucknow Pact had multiple significances. It brought the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League together, helped to create a united front against British rule, and laid the foundation for the future partition of India.

What was the Khilafat Movement?

  1. A movement to protect the Ottoman Empire during World War I

  2. A movement to establish a caliphate in India

  3. A movement to promote Hindu-Muslim unity

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khilafat Movement was a movement to protect the Ottoman Empire during World War I. It was led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

What was the significance of the Khilafat Movement?

  1. It brought Hindus and Muslims together in a common cause

  2. It helped to raise awareness about the plight of Muslims in the Ottoman Empire

  3. It led to the establishment of the caliphate in India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khilafat Movement brought Hindus and Muslims together in a common cause, helping to promote Hindu-Muslim unity.

What was the Rowlatt Act?

  1. An act that gave the British government special powers to suppress sedition

  2. An act that imposed martial law in India

  3. An act that banned the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rowlatt Act was an act that gave the British government special powers to suppress sedition. It was passed in 1919 and led to widespread protests in India.

What was the significance of the Rowlatt Act?

  1. It led to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

  2. It caused widespread resentment among Indians

  3. It led to the formation of the Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rowlatt Act led to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, caused widespread resentment among Indians, and led to the formation of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

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