Exploring the Freedom Struggle

What was the main goal of the Indian National Congress?

• To achieve self-governance and independence from British rule.

• To promote British colonial interests in India.

• To support the partition of India into separate nations.

• To establish a monarchy in India.

Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

What year was the Indian National Congress founded?

• 1875

• 1885

• 1900

• 1920

Who was a prominent leader in the social reform movement against child marriage?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• B.R. Ambedkar

What does the term 'divide and rule' refer to in the context of British India?

• A tactic used by Indian leaders to gain independence.

• A method to promote unity among Indian states.

• A strategy used by the British to maintain control by fostering divisions among different groups in India.

• A policy aimed at economic development in India.

Which policy did the British use to create divisions among Indians?

• Cultural Assimilation

• Divide and Rule

• Colonial Cooperation

• Unity and Strength

Name one revolutionary leader who fought against British rule.

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Bhagat Singh

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Subhas Chandra Bose

What was the main aim of the revolutionaries during the freedom struggle?

• To increase taxes on the population.

• To promote colonial rule.

• To establish a monarchy.

• To achieve independence from colonial rule.

What was the Swadeshi Movement primarily about?

• Supporting British industries and imports.

• Promoting Indian goods and boycotting British products.

• Promoting foreign goods over local products.

• Advocating for British rule in India.

Which products were boycotted during the Swadeshi Movement?

• Domestic agricultural products and spices.

• Local handicrafts and handmade goods.

• Foreign automobiles and electronics.

• British textiles and imported goods.