Indian History: Key Events 1914-1930

What significant event involving India occurred between 1914-1918?

• India's significant contribution to World War I

• The beginning of the Non-Cooperation Movement

• The launch of the Salt March

• The Jallianwala Bagh massacre

What was the Rowlatt Act?

• A report demanding self-government for India

• A law allowing detention without trial to suppress dissent

• A movement for the rights of Indian workers

• A law granting India independence

What triggered the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920?

• Indians' demand for complete independence

• The passing of the Rowlatt Act

• The massacre at Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar)

• The arrest of Mahatma Gandhi

Why was the Non-Cooperation Movement suspended in 1922?

• The British government agreed to India's demands

• Because of Gandhi's arrest

• After violent incidents at Chauri Chaura

• Due to the outbreak of World War II

What was the name of Gandhi's bigger campaign of civil disobedience (satyagraha) in 1930. The (a)   march

What was the main demand of the Nehru Report in 1928?

• Boycott of British institutions

• Self-government under dominion status

• Support for the Ottoman Caliphate

• Complete independence for India

What was the outcome of the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress in 1929?

• The launch of the Salt March

• The suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement

• The release of Gandhi from prison

• The adoption of the resolution of complete independence

What year was Gandhi released from prison on medically grounds?

• 1928

• 1926

• 1924

• 1927

Which Lord famous declared that India would receive Dominion status?

(a)  

Which one of the below was NOT prime minister in 1920-30?

• David Lloyd George

• Stanley Baldwin

• Ramsay Macdonald

• Winston Chruchill