Quiz on the Making of the National Movement: 1870s–1947

What was one of the main reasons for dissatisfaction with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s?

• Introduction of new laws

• Improvement in education

• Expansion of British territories

• Increased agricultural production

Which political association was formed in 1885?

• Madras Mahajan Sabha

• Bombay Presidency Association

• Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

• Indian National Congress

What did the Arms Act of 1878 prohibit?

• Indians from forming associations

• Indians from voting

• Indians from owning land

• Indians from possessing arms

Who was a prominent leader of the early Indian National Congress?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Badruddin Tyabji

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Subhas Chandra Bose

What was the slogan raised by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

• Inquilab Zindabad

• Freedom is my birthright

• Swaraj is my birthright

• Give me liberty or give me death

What was the main goal of the Swadeshi movement?

• To encourage self-reliance and boycott British goods

• To promote British goods

• To establish a monarchy

• To support British rule

What was the Rowlatt Act criticized for?

• Promoting freedom of speech

• Encouraging public gatherings

• Supporting Indian industries

• Restricting fundamental rights

Which event is associated with the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

• A peaceful protest

• A religious festival

• A public meeting

• A military parade

What was the main demand of the Khilafat movement?

• Independence from British rule

• Formation of a separate Muslim state

• Establishment of a republic

• Support for the Turkish Sultan

What did the Salt March in 1930 aim to protest?

• The Arms Act

• The Rowlatt Act

• The partition of Bengal

• High taxes on salt