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WorksheetsMaking of the National Movement
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
When was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded?
A. December, 1880
B. June, 1883
C. December, 1885
D. September, 1890
Consider the following statements regarding the Swadeshi Movement:
Assertion (A): The Swadeshi Movement was primarily focused on boycotting British institutions and goods.
Reason (R): It was launched in response to the Rowlatt Act of 1919.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. Both A and R are false
Why did Gandhiji start the Salt March in 1930?
A. To protest against high taxes on Indian goods
B. To break the British salt monopoly
C. To boycott foreign cloth
D. To demand complete independence
What was the primary aim of the early Congress leaders?
A. Complete independence
B. Armed revolution
C. Greater participation in the government
D. Protection of Indian culture
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Congress:
Assertion (A): The early leadership of the Congress consisted mostly of leaders from Bombay and Calcutta.
Reason (R): The Congress was founded in Delhi, the political center of British India.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. Both A and R are false
What was the Swadeshi Movement called in deltaic Andhra?
A. Non-Cooperation Movement
B. Quit India Movement
C. Vandemataram Movement
D. Home Rule Movement
Why did the early nationalists demand Indianisation of the administration?
A. To reduce the influence of Indian officials
B. To reduce the drain of wealth to England
C. To end the monopoly of white officials
D. To increase military recruitment
E. Both B and C
The Congress and the Muslim League signed which pact in 1916?
A. Lucknow Pact
B. Lahore Pact
C. Delhi Pact
D. Surat Pact
Why was the Congress called “moderate” in the first twenty years?
A. It demanded complete independence from British rule
B. It used peaceful and constitutional methods to demand reforms
C. It encouraged violent protests against British policies
D. It was supported by the British government
Consider the following statements regarding the Ilbert Bill controversy (1883):
Assertion (A): The Ilbert Bill sought to grant Indian judges the authority to try British or European individuals.
Reason (R): The bill faced severe opposition from the British community in India, leading to its dilution.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. Both A and R are false
Which of the following were consequences of the Partition of Bengal?
A. It led to the Swadeshi Movement
B. It strengthened Hindu-Muslim unity
C. It was supported by the All India Muslim League
D. Only A and C
The Vernacular Press Act (1878) was aimed at:
A. Promoting local newspapers
B. Restricting the freedom of the Indian press
C. Encouraging the growth of Indian journalism
D. Both A and C
Consider the following statements regarding the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22):
Assertion (A): Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement after the Chauri Chaura incident.
Reason (R): Gandhi believed in non-violence and did not want the movement to turn violent.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. Both A and R are false
Consider the following statements regarding the Simon Commission (1927):
Assertion (A): The Simon Commission was boycotted by Indians because it had no Indian members.
Reason (R): The British government believed that Indian leaders were incapable of making political decisions.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. Both A and R are false
Who wrote the book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India?
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
If the Vernacular Press Act (1878) had not been introduced, what could have been a possible outcome?
A. Indian newspapers would have been able to criticize British policies more freely
B. There would have been fewer nationalist movements
C. The Indian press would have remained loyal to the British government
D. The Congress would not have been formed in 1885
Consider the following statements regarding the Quit India Movement (1942):
Assertion (A): The Quit India Movement was launched in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Reason (R): The movement was supported by the British government as it aligned with their war efforts.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. Both A and R are false
What did the British Cabinet Mission of 1946 propose regarding the political future of India?
A. A complete separation between India and Pakistan
B. India should remain united with autonomy for Muslim-majority areas
C. The creation of a joint Congress-League government
D. Complete independence for both Congress and League
The Lucknow Pact (1916) between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League was significant because:
A. It marked the beginning of Hindu-Muslim conflict in Indian politics
B. It strengthened Hindu-Muslim unity in the fight against British rule
C. It led to the immediate demand for Pakistan
D. It resulted in the abolition of separate electorates for Muslims
Assertion (A): The Muslim League's demand for Pakistan became more intense after the failure of the Cabinet Mission in 1946.
Reason (R): The Cabinet Mission proposed a united India with autonomy for Muslim-majority areas, but the League did not accept it as a solution to their demands.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true
