Quiz on The Struggle for Independence

What was the main demand of the Indian National Congress at its formation?

• Reforms for a better life under British rule

• Complete independence from British rule

• Formation of a new government

• End of all British trade

In which year was the Indian National Congress formed?

• 1947

• 1905

• 1885

• 1920

Who was one of the important leaders referred to as the Moderates?

• Lokmanya Tilak

• Bipin Chandra Pal

• Lala Lajpat Rai

• Dadabhai Naoroji

What did the Radicals in the Indian National Congress demand?

• Swaraj or self-rule

• Complete loyalty to the British

• End of the Swadeshi Movement

• More British reforms

What was the purpose of the First War of Independence?

• To gain complete freedom

• To unite people against British rule

• To establish a new government

• To promote British culture

What was the Swadeshi Movement about?

• Creating a new political party

• Fighting in World War I

• Using British goods

• Promoting Indian goods

What did the British do to prevent unity among Indians?

• Encouraged trade

• Divided Bengal on religious lines

• Supported Indian leaders

• Promoted education

Which leader declared, 'Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it'?

• Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Bipin Chandra Pal

• Dadabhai Naoroji

• Lala Lajpat Rai

What was the impact of the partition of Bengal?

• Created a new government

• Led to the Swadeshi Movement

• Decreased protests against British rule

• Increased unity among Indians

Where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?

• Calcutta

• Chennai

• Bombay (Mumbai)

• Delhi