India's Struggle for Independence

When did India and Pakistan gain independence from Britain?

• 1945

• 1947

• 1950

• 1952

How long did Britain control much of the Indian region before independence?

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

• 250 years

When did the British Raj begin?

• 1848

• 1858

• 1868

• 1878

Which organisation was formed in 1885 to discuss independence and self-government in India?

• Indian National League

• Indian National Congress

• Indian Independence Party

• Indian Freedom Association

Who was the British monarch’s representative in India in 1905?

• Lord Mountbatten

• Lord Curzon

• Lord Wavell

• Lord Linlithgow

What was one of the main reasons the British government did not want to give India independence?

• Political influence

• Economic benefits

• Cultural exchange

• Military strategy

What was the primary resource the British benefited from in India?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Natural resources

• Timber

What was the main topic of discussion by the Indian National Congress in 1885?

• Economic reforms

• Independence and self-government

• Military strategies

• Cultural preservation

Which region did Lord Curzon split due to fear of the INC's influence?

• Punjab

• Bengal

• Gujarat

• Kerala

What was the British Raj?

• A trade agreement

• A period of direct British rule in India

• A cultural exchange programme

• A military alliance