Indian Independence Movement Key Events

Which great Indian freedom fighters could you identify from the video? Identify and name one of them.

What was the main message of Jawaharlal Nehru's speech on the eve of India's independence?

• To focus on past struggles and grievances.

• To dedicate themselves to the service of India and humanity.

• To outline future economic development plans.

• To emphasize India's military strength.

What was a major cause of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?

• Low wages for Indian soldiers.

• New Enfield rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with animal fat.

• Lack of promotion opportunities for Indian officers.

• British officers disrespecting Indian customs.

Who was proclaimed the Emperor of India by the sepoys from Meerut during the 1857 revolt?

• Nana Saheb Peshwa II

• Tatya Tope

• Bahadur Shah Zafar

• Rani Lakshmibai

Which brave leader became a symbol of resistance against the British Raj during the 1857 revolt, fighting fiercely in the fields of Jhansi and Gwalior?

• Mangal Pandey

• Nana Saheb Peshwa II

• Rani Lakshmibai

• Birsa Munda

What policy did the British government announce in 1905 to divide Hindu-Muslim unity in Bengal?

• Imposing new trade tariffs.

• Banning public religious festivals.

• Partitioning Bengal into two separate provinces.

• Promoting inter-religious marriages.

What tragic event occurred in Jallianwala Bagh in 1919?

• A large-scale peaceful protest against British rule.

• A violent uprising by Indian revolutionaries.

• A massacre where British troops fired on unarmed civilians.

• A meeting to discuss the future of Indian independence.

Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?

• The British government agreed to all demands.

• The movement became violent in some areas.

• He believed the movement had achieved its goals.

• He wanted to start a new movement immediately.

What was the main goal of the Kakori Train Action in 1925?

• To free political prisoners from jail.

• To steal money from the government treasury.

• To protest against British taxes.

• To spread awareness about Indian independence.

What was the primary aim of Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March in 1930?

• To protest against the British textile industry.

• To challenge the British monopoly on salt production.

• To encourage Indians to join the army.

• To demand complete independence from British rule.