Quiz on The Struggle for Independence

What was the main demand of the Indian National Congress at first?

• End of all British trade

• Formation of a new government

• Reforms for a better life under British rule

• Complete independence from British rule

In which year was the Indian National Congress formed?

• 1905

• 1919

• 1885

• 1947

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

• Bipin Chandra Pal

• Lala Lajpat Rai

• Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Dadabhai Naoroji

What was the purpose of the Swadeshi Movement?

• To divide India into states

• To support World War I

• To promote British goods

• To unite Indians against British rule

What did the British do to prevent unity among Indians?

• Encouraged them to protest

• Divided them based on religion

• Gave them more rights

• Supported their independence

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

• Chennai

• Delhi

• Bombay (Mumbai)

• Calcutta

What was the impact of the First War of Independence?

• It united people against British rule

• It ended the Indian National Congress

• It led to immediate independence

• It caused more divisions

Who were referred to as the Moderates in the Indian National Congress?

• Leaders demanding immediate independence

• Leaders seeking reforms under British rule

• Leaders who wanted to start a war

• Leaders who supported British policies

What did the partition of Bengal aim to achieve?

• Divide Indians on religious lines

• Create a new state

• Promote unity among Indians

• Support the freedom movement

Which of the following was a key leader of the Radicals?

• Dadabhai Naoroji

• Womesh Chandra Bonnerjes

• Gopal Krishna Gokhale

• Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak