Nationalism in India Quiz

The Indian National Congress was established in:

• 1875

• 1880

• 1885

• 1890

Who raised the slogan, "Freedom is my birthright, and I shall have it!"?

• Lala Lajpat Rai

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Dadabhai Naoroji

• Surendranath Banerji

The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 aimed to:

• Promote Indian languages

• Restrict the press critical of British rule

• Encourage British-owned newspapers

• Increase press freedom

The Ilbert Bill controversy highlighted:

• Economic policies of the British

• Racial discrimination by the British

• The arms policy in India

• The introduction of Indian languages in courts

The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was formed to represent:

• British officials

• A specific region

• The interests of all Indians

• The zamindars only

Who among the following was NOT an early leader of the Indian National Congress?

• Dadabhai Naoroji

• A.O. Hume

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Badruddin Tyabji

The Arms Act of 1878 prohibited Indians from:

• Carrying British goods

• Owning weapons

• Publishing newspapers

• Practicing traditional professions

Which association is considered a precursor to the Indian National Congress?

• All India Muslim League

• Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

• The British India Association

• Hindu Mahasabha

The partition of Bengal in 1905 led to the rise of:

• The Swadeshi movement

• The Quit India movement

• The Dandi March

• The Civil Disobedience movement

The All India Muslim League was established in:

• 1906

• 1907

• 1911

• 1915