Indian Independence

How did Mohandas K. Gandhi's religious beliefs influence his approach to protesting British rule in India?

• They led him to adopt violent methods

• They had no influence on his methods

• They inspired him to use a nonviolent approach

• They encouraged him to seek political office

Answer explanation

Gandhi's religious beliefs inspired him to use a nonviolent approach in protesting British rule in India.

What were some of the methods used by Gandhi in his nonviolent resistance movement against British injustice?

• Armed rebellion and guerrilla warfare

• Fasting, peaceful marches, and boycotts of British institutions

• Diplomatic negotiations only

• Economic sanctions imposed by other countries

Answer explanation

Gandhi used fasting, peaceful marches, and boycotts of British institutions as methods in his nonviolent resistance movement against British injustice.

Why do you think the Indian people referred to Gandhi as 'Mahatma,' meaning India's 'Great Soul'?

• Because he was a wealthy and influential politician

• Because of his role in leading nonviolent resistance and inspiring self-rule

• Because he wrote the Indian constitution

• Because he served as the President of India

Answer explanation

Because of his role in leading nonviolent resistance and inspiring self-rule

What methods did Gandhi use to push for Indian independence upon his return to India?

• Organizing violent protests and riots

• Establishing diplomatic relations with British officials

• Organizing mass protests against British laws and civil disobedience

• Running for a governmental position

Answer explanation

Gandhi used methods of organizing mass protests against British laws and civil disobedience to push for Indian independence upon his return to India.

Why did Gandhi briefly retreat from active politics after the Amritsar massacre in 1919?

• He was appointed as a government advisor

• He was disillusioned by the violence and needed time to rethink his strategies

• He moved to South Africa

• He was celebrating the success of his campaigns

Answer explanation

He was disillusioned by the violence and needed time to rethink his strategies

How did the Government of India Act in 1935 impact the role of Indians in governing the country?

• It reduced the power of Indians, making them advisors only

• It had no significant impact on governance

• It expanded the role of Indians in governance, creating a two-house parliament

• It officially declared India independent from British rule

Answer explanation

The Government of India Act in 1935 expanded the role of Indians in governance by creating a two-house parliament.

What was the primary goal of the Indian National Congress (INC) when it was formed in the late 1880s?

• To promote trade between Hindus and Muslims

• To gain full independence from Britain

• To establish Hindi as the national language

• To collaborate with British rulers

Answer explanation

The primary goal of the Indian National Congress (INC) when it was formed in the late 1880s was to gain full independence from Britain.

Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress that pushed for full independence from Britain?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Subhas Chandra Bose

Answer explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru was the leader of the Indian National Congress who pushed for full independence from Britain.

What was Gandhi's philosophy regarding the opposition to British rule?

• To use violence if necessary

• To cooperate with the British to gain concessions

• To oppose British rule through nonviolence and civil disobedience

• To form a military alliance with other colonized nations

Answer explanation

Gandhi's philosophy was to oppose British rule through nonviolence and civil disobedience.

What did the British Salt Acts enforce on the Indian population?

• Mandatory education on British law

• High taxes on salt and prohibition of selling their own salt

• Restrictions on religious practices

• Compulsory military service for Indian citizens

Answer explanation

The British Salt Acts enforced high taxes on salt and prohibited Indians from selling their own salt, leading to widespread discontent and protests.