Rise of Indian Nationalism Quiz

What is nationalism?

• A belief in imperialism

• A feeling of patriotism and loyalty towards one's country

• A desire to expand a country's borders

• The idea of independence for individuals

Which factor helped in unifying India under British rule?

• The introduction of regional languages

• Establishment of a uniform legal system

• A single political party

• The increase of local rulers' power

How did the railways contribute to nationalism in India?

• By enabling the British to move troops faster

• By promoting trade among Indians

• By helping Indians communicate and share their problems

• By making India more economically dependent on Britain

What role did the English language play in the rise of nationalism in India?

• It was a barrier to communication

• It united people from different regions by allowing communication

• It promoted Indian traditions

• It was mainly used for foreign trade

What was the Vernacular Press Act (1878)?

• An act promoting English newspapers in India

• An act allowing newspapers to criticize the British

• An act restricting newspapers in Indian languages from criticizing the government

• An act promoting newspapers in Indian languages

Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament?

• Subramanya Bharathy

• Dadabhai Naoroji

• Surendranath Banerjee

• Gopal Krishna Gokhale

What was the significance of the partition of Bengal in 1905?

• It promoted harmony among different religious communities

• It encouraged British rule by dividing India

• It unified India under one administration

• It helped reduce poverty

Which movement was launched to oppose the partition of Bengal?

• Non-Cooperation Movement

• Civil Disobedience Movement

• Swadeshi and Boycott Movement

• Salt March

Who were the leaders associated with the Aggressive Nationalists during the Swadeshi Movement?

• Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Dadabhai Naoroji

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai

• A.O. Hume, Surendranath Banerjee

• Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda

What was the key reason for the split in the Indian National Congress in 1907?

• Disagreement on economic policies

• Disagreement on the methods to achieve Swaraj

• Disagreement on the role of Muslims in Congress

• Disagreement on British rule in India