During the Civil Disobedience movement, Gandhi and Congress 'did not include which of the following as a way protest against British Government? 't,_

B.oycott of courts by refraining from litigation

Picketing of foreign cloths, shops

Industrial strikes on a large scale

Which of the following demands was not included in the Delhi proposals of 1927 by Muslim League?

Representation to Muslims in Sindh in proportion to their population

One-third representation to Muslims in Central Legislative Assembly

North-West Frontier Province should be made a separate province

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#81Practice set
With reference to results of elections held for provincial assemblies in 1937, consider the following statements: 1. Unionist party won majority of the seats in Punjab. 2. Justice Party outperformed the Congress in Madras presidency. 3. Muslim league emerged as a single largest party in Bengal.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option a is the correct elections were held in eleven provinces of in 1936-37. The Indian National Congress got many of the province's exceptions being in Bengal, West Frontier Provine (NWFP), Punjab and Sindh. of these provinces regional parties emerged as 1 is correct: Unionist party won majority of in Punjab. Unionist party won 98 out of 175 seats government in Punjab. Congress was able to 18 seats out of 2 is incorrect: Congress won maximum seats and formed the government. As a result, voted the Justice party which had been in power for 3 is incorrect: Congress although emerged largest party in Bengal but could not win the Praja Krishak party was popular. It formed with Muslim League under Fazlul Haq
#82Practice set
With reference to office acceptance after 1937 provincial elections, consider the following statements: 1. Congress decided to accept the office because the Governor of'the provinces assured that they will not intervene in the working of Congress Governments. 2. Jayprakash Narain moved an amendment for total rejection of office acceptance during All India Congress Committee meeting of 1937. 3. Most of the Indian Capitalists were not in the favour of office acceptance by the Congress.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option a is the correct 1937 election The Congress managed to won 716 out seats it contested. But the decision of office been left pending due to differences within the 1 is incorrect: Governors in the province give assurances on the conditions put forward by The condition attached was that the not use their special powers to intervene with of congress 2 is correct: During AICC meeting in Narain moved an amendment for of office. However, this was defeated when put i.e., 78 in favour and 135 3 is incorrect: Most of the Indian in favour of office acceptance by the Birla constantly made efforts in this direction. informed Lord Zetland, the Secretary of State, statement that 'office acceptance was an avoid bloody revolution on the one hand and mass on the other: Important Tips According to Raini Dhawan Shanker Das the Congress had gained by the delay in office acceptance was
#83Practice set
After coming from South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi toured India before taking any political work on the advice of
- ARajkumar Shukla
- BGopal Krishna Gokhale
- CBal Gangaadhar Tilak
- DLala
Answer: (B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation
Elpf b'ption b is the correct answer. Karamchand Gandhi was already a well-known when he had returned to India, after starting two settlements for Indians in South Africa, and a successful satyagraha against unfair laws and taxeson i the Indian community there. In India, _however, Gandhi was advised by his mentor Gokhale to tour India for a year before upon any political work. Gokhale's. instructions suited Gandhi well, as he realised that there was much about _t.he country that he had not seen, or knew about. In South,differences of religion, caste and language were often as the community oflndians stood as one against the powers. In India, however, the differences were wide and various, and Gandhi needed time to understand 1 them
#84Practice set
Consider the following statements regarding the 1927 Madras Session of the Indian National Congress: 1. S. Srinivas Iyengar was the president of this Congress session. 2. At this session, Congress decided to boycott the Simon Commission.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer: (B) 2 only
Explanation
Option b is the correct response to the appointment of the Simon congress held a session in Madras in December 1 is incorrect: Dr. M. A. Ansari was of the 1927 congress session. Whereas S. presided over the Gauhati of the Congress in December 1926 and during his presidency, congress tried for a rapprochement leaders of the Hindu and Muslim communities, and were crowned with success at the Madras December 1927 where the resolution on Hindu was passed with general all - round Statement 2 is correct: In Madras Session, 1927, to boycott the. Simon commission "at every in every form". Because, appointment of an commission was seen as a violation of the self-determination, and as a deliberate insult to the self respect of Indians
#85Practice set
Consider the following statements regarding the Hindustani Seva Dal: 1. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first president of the Hindustani Seva Dal. 2. The Dal was to work under the supervision of the Congress party. 3. Seva dal was aimed to instil military discipline in its members.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (C) All three
Explanation
Option c is the correct 1923, Sarojini Naidu proposed the formation of Seva Dal at a Congress 1 is correct: On January I, 1923 the Dal was established as the Hindustan Seva Manda! Nehru as its first president. It was expected on the principles of truth and 2 is correct: According to the resolution the Hindustani Seva Dal was to work under of the Congress party's working 3 is correct: Idea behind the Hindustani Seva to establish an organisation to train Congress military discipline in them and evoke in them to fight. At the 1924 Belgaum Congress session, Dal was also assigned the task of managing security for the first time
#86Practice set
With reference to the work done by Congress Ministries after forming government in the majority the provinces in elections of consider the 1. They lifted all the restrictions on the return of political exiles to India. 2.. Ind.ustrial Disputes Bill was inttoduced in the _aim toprevent strikes and lockouts as far as possible.Which of the ttaiements given above correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2 96
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer: (B) 2 only
Explanation
Option b is the correct answer. In the provincial elections of 1937, Congress ministries were formed in Bombay, Madras, Central Provinces, Orissa, United Provinces, Bihar and later in the NWFP and Assam also. In the 28 months of Congress rule in the provinces, there were some efforts made for people's welfare. They tried to ameliorate the civil liberties by bringing in several reforms. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Congress worked for lifting restrictions on the return to India of political exiles like Rash Behari Gosh, Prithvi Singh, Maulvi Abdullah Khan, Abani Mukerjee, etc. However, it could not do much in this regard. Statement 2 is correct: In October 1937, the Labour Committee appointed by the Congress, gave a programme which was accepted by the AICC. However, Bombay was the only province to undertake Labour Legislation. The Ministry introduced the Industrial Disputes Bill with the
#87Practice set
During the Civil Disobedience movement, Gandhi and Congress 'did not include which of the following as a way protest against British Government? 't,_
- APicketing of foreign cloths, shops
- BIndustrial strikes on a large scale
- CB.oycott of courts by refraining from litigation
- Dof taxes to the government
Answer: (C) B.oycott of courts by refraining from litigation
Explanation
Option c is the correct Lucknow session between could be considered event in the course of the nationalistic 1 is correct: One of the major outcomes Lucknow session 1916 was the Lucknow pact and the Muslim league. Under this Pact, League agreed to present joint constitutional the Congress to the government, the Congress Muslim League's position on separate electorates. were also granted a fixed proportion of seats in at all-India and provincial 2 is incorrect: Annie Beasant was elected as president of the congress in 1917 at Calcutta Lucknow session). The president of the 1916 was Ambica Charan 3 is incorrect: Jan-Gan-Man was recited for in the 1911 session of the Indian National Congress held in Calcutta. Important Tips Annie Beasant was the first women president of Indian National Congress (Calcutta session 1917). Sarojani Naidu was first Indian women president of Indian,National Congr
#88Practice set
The congress ministries formed in 1937 somehow resulted the widening rift between Hindus and Muslims. In this context, which of the following contributed to further widening the rift between the two communities? 1. Congress rejection to form joint government with Muslim league in United Province. 2. Presence of Strong social support for Muslim league in Bengal, the NWFP and the Punjab. 3. Failure to achieve substantial gains in the "Muslim mass contact" program launched by congress.Select the correct answer. from the options given below
- A2 only
- B3 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1 and 3 only
Answer: (D) 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Option d is the correct 1 is correct: In the United Provinces, League wanted to form a joint government with The Congress had won an absolute majority in so it rejected the offer. Some scholars argue rejection convinced the League that if India then Muslims would find it difficult to gain because they would remain a minority. This led rift between Hindus and 2 is incorrect: Though popular in the Bombay and Madras, social support for was still fairly weak in three of the provinces Pakistan was to be carved out just ten years later the NWFP and the Punjab. Even in Sind it failed a 3 is correct: Congress failed to achieve gains in the "Muslim mass contact" launched. In the end, the secular and radical rhetoric Congress merely alarmed conservative Muslims and landed elite, without winning over the
#89Practice set
Which of the following women leaders played an active role in the Civil Disobedience Movement that was launched in 1930? 1. Matangini Hazra 2. Kamla Nehru 3. Sarojini NaiduSelect the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Option c is the correct Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to World War in a less charged but in a more effective the response of Indians living abroad which took of the romantic Ghadar adventure. Two Indian Leagues were organised on the lines of the Irish Leagues, and they represented the emergence of a of aggressive politics. Annie Besant and Tilak were 1, 2, 3, and 5 are correct. The Home was later joined by Motilal Nehru, Bhulabhai Desai, Chittaranjan Das, Madan Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Tej Bahadur Sapru Lajpat Rai. Some of these leaders became heads However, Anglo-Indians, most of the non-brahmins from the South did not join as they Rule would mean rule of the Hindu majority, and mainly by the high 4 is incorrect. Gopal Krishna Gokhale died February 1915. Thus, he was not part of home
#90Practice set
With reference to the events related to Indian National Congress, consider the following statements: 1. British Government declared Congress as illegal in 1930 after the Congress adopted the aim of Puma Swaraj in Lahore Session. 2. M. K. Gandhi resigned from Congress in 1934 and never joined back.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer: (B) 2 only
Explanation
Option b is the correct was a marked change in the Government the Civil Disobedience in its 2nd to 1st phase and it decided to suppress 1 incorrect: There was no ban on in the first phase of CDM in 1930. in fact had signed Gandhi Irwin pact (Delhi an equalfooting with the Congress and thus raised of Congress. a marked change was noticed Government attitude after Gandhi returned from Table Conference. On January 4, 1932, Gandhi Congress organisations at all levels were be illegal 2 is correct: In October 1934, Gandhi resignation from the Congress to serve it better word, and deed. He never joined Congress "though he did accept Congress's offer to Quit India struggle after being urged by the Committee. He continued to focus on after resigning in He also clarified that he the Congress in disgust and retained for the party
#91Practice set
In the context of the performance of the Indian National Congress in the elections to eleven provincial assemblies in 1937, consider the following statements: 1. The party had won more than half of the seats it contested in total. 2. It had got a majority in Bengal and Assam Provinces. 3. Congress failed to form government in Punjab.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- A/Only one
- BOniy two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Oniy two
Explanation
Option bis the correct February 1937, elections to the provincial held. Elections were held in eleven provinces Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Assam, NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and 1 is correct: The Congress won 716 out of it contested (there were 1,585 seats in the of the eleven provinces). Hence, the party more than half of the total seats it contested in of all the 11 2 is incorrect: The party got a majority in (Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, and Bombay Presidency), except in Punjab; Sindh and the 3 is correct: It emerged as the largest party. Assam and the NWFP. Though Congress was largest party in these provinces but it failed to government. In Punjab, Unionist Party formed
#92Practice set
Consider the following statements with reference to the Wardha resolution passed by the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1939: 1. It offered unconditional support to the British government in its war efforts. 2. It decided to launch a mass movement if the demand of total independence is not met.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2 126
Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2 126
Explanation
Option d is the correct answer. Statement l is incorrect. The Wardha resolution of 1939 did not offer unconditional support to the British government in its wai: efforts. The CWC resolution condemned Fascist aggression. that (i) India could not be party to a war being fought; on the face of it, for democratic freedom, while that freedom was being denied to India; (ii) if Britain fighting for democracy and freedom, it should be proved by ending imperialism in its colonies and establishing full democracy in 2 is incorrect. At the same time, the decided not to launch a mass movement, as it did to take advantage of Britain's difficulty during the war
#93Practice set
Consider the following statements: 1. Belgaum session of 1924 was the only session of Congress presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. 2. Sarojini Naidu was the first women President of the Congress.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer: (A) 1 only
Explanation
Option a is the correct 1 is correct: Belgaum session of the 1924 was the only session of Congress presided Mahatma Gandhi. At this session agreement and No Changers was reached to avoid a split in the 2 is incorrect: Annie Besant was the to be President of the Congress in 1917 at Sarojini Naidu was the second women President Congress. She was appointed the President of the Congress in 1925
#94Practice set
Consider the following statements with respect to Kisan Sabhas: 1. Jayaprakash Narayan established Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha. 2. Sahajanand Saraswati was the first president of All India Kisan Sabha. 3. All India Kisan Sabha aimed at abolition of zamindari system.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option bis the correct 1 is incorrect. In Bihar, the provincial founded by Swami Sahajananda Saraswati, leader (and not by Jayaprakash Narayan). He zamindars and rich peasants in struggles against It mobilised peasants against the on their occupancy 2 is correct. The All India Kisan Sabha formed at the Lucknow session of the Congress 1936, with Sahajanand Saraswati elected as its The Kisan Manifesto, which was adopted contained radical demands, such as the zamindari, graduated income tax on agricultural of occupancy rights to all tenants and scaling interest rates and 3 is correct. All India Kisan Sabha aimed exploitation of agricultural and rural development of agriculture. The objectives of the Kisan Sabha were to abolish the Zamindari land revenue and to institutionalize credit
#95Practice set
Which of the following demands was not included in the Delhi proposals of 1927 by Muslim League?
- AJoint electorates for Muslims
- BOne-third representation to Muslims in Central Legislative Assembly
- CNorth-West Frontier Province should be made a separate province
- DRepresentation to Muslims in Sindh in proportion to their population
Answer: (D) Representation to Muslims in Sindh in proportion to their population
Explanation
Option d is the correct were several movements against the Britishers Home Rule League, Non-Cooperation, Quit India Movement etc. The the two earliest movements Swadeshi League 1 is fncorrect - The Home rule was a altogether built out by Annie Besant Tilak. Although Besant failed to get to approve her scheme of Home Rule Congress did commit itself to a programme of and to a revival of local-level While the Swadeshi and Boycott declared at the Calcutta Townhall in 1905. The Congress, meeting in 1905 under the Gokhale, resolved to (i) condemn the partition of the reactionary policies of Curzon, and (ii) support and Swadeshi Movement of 2 is incorrect - In the Home rule league, most of the Muslims and non-brahmins South did not join as they felt Home Rule would of the Hindu majority, and that too mainly by the Similarly, the nature of the leaders evoking Hindu festivals and goddesses tended
#96Practice set
With reference to the Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM), consider the following statements: 1. The aim was the attainment of self government through constitutional means only. 2. Civil-disobedience may be launched in the second phase of the movement. 3. Provincial Congress committees were reorganized on a linguistic basis. 4. Sikh agitation for the removal of mahants coincided with the NCM.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- COnly three
- DAll four
Answer: (C) Only three
Explanation
Option c is the correct 1 is incorrect. At the Nagpur session the Indian National Congress changed its stance. of having the attainment of self-government means as its goal, the Congress decided to attainment of swaraj through peaceful and Thus, it committed itself to an 2 is correct. At a special session in 1920), the Congress approved a till the Punjab and Khilafat wrongs were swaraj was established. The non-cooperation to be implemented in stages with non-payment of taxes kept for the second stage, swaraj did not come within a year and the to 3 is correct. Gandhi made congress a of the masses by introducing a four-anna (25 a hierarchy of Cqngress committees. at the level of the village and went up, via and town to the provincial committees. committees were reorganized on a in a way as to have representation proportional to Practiceboo Statement 4 is correct. Peasants' participation wa
#97Practice set
Consider the following statements regarding the national struggle during 1. No-Changers led by C. Rajagopalachari advocated entry into legislative councils to obstruct the working of these councils. 2. Swarajists agreed to work in the councils as an integral part of the Congress at the Belgaum session of the Congress. 3. C.R Das argued that parliamentary work would lead to neglect of constructive work, loss of revolutionary zeal and to political corruption.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option the correct 1 is incorrect. The 'No-changers' led by Rajagopalachari opposed entry, on constructive work, and boycott and non-cooperation, and quiet preparation of the suspended civil is correct. Both No-Changers and to an agreement in 1924 (endorsed at the of the Congress in December 1924 over only time-presided over the Congress the Swarajists would work in the councils as an of the 3 is incorrect. CR Das argued that entering would not negate the non-cooperation fact, it would be like carrying on the movement means-opening a new lmportant Tips Swarajist: A section led by C.R. Das, Motilal Nehru and Ajmal Khan wanted an end to the boycott of legislative councils. They were advocating entry into legislative councils and came to be known as the Solution: Option b is the correct system was related to the bonded labour this system, the Kaliparaj community of laboured as hereditary la
#98Practice set
With respect to the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), consider the following statements: 1. The AITUC was influenced by social democratic ideas of the British Labor Party. 2. Lokmanya Tilak was the president of AITUC. 3. N.M. Joshi broke away from the AITUC to set up the All-India Trade Union Federation.How many of the above given statements are correct? Elli Practiceboo
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option b is the correct beginning, the All-India Trade Union was influenced by social democratic ideas of Labour Party. The Gandhian philosophy of nonviolence, trusteeship and class-collaboration had on the 1 is correct. International events like of a socialist republic in the Soviet of the Comintern and setting up of Organisation (ILO) lent a new dimension to of the working class in India. In the AITUC was influenced by social democratic ideas British Labour 2 is incorrect. AITUC was founded in 1920. Rai (and not Lokmanya Tilak) was its first Dewan Chaman Lal its general secretary. The of the Congress (1922) welcomed the formation AITUC and a committee was formed to assist 3 is correct. The workers participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement but after was a dip in the working-class movement because split in 1931 in which the corporatist trend led by broke away from the AITUC to set
#99Practice set
Consider the following statements with reference to Muslim League:L Muslim league demanded one-third representation to Muslims in Central Legislative Assembly in its Delhi proposals. 2. Muhammad Ali Jinnah moved amendment to the Nehru Report to grant residuary powers to the provinces. 3. Jinnah in his 14 points demanded representation of Muslims in all legislative and elected bodies in provinces.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (C) All three
Explanation
Option c is the correct December 1927, a large number of Muslim leaders at Delhi at the Muslim League session and for their to be incorporated into constitution. which were accepted Madras session of the Congress be known as the 'Delhi Proposals'. 1 is correct. The Muslim League in its demanded one-third representation td, Muslims Legislative Assembly and representation to Punjab and Bengal in proportion t,o their other two demands were joint in place electorates with reserved seats for Muslims; of three new Muslim and North-West Frontier 2 is correct. At the All Parties Conference held in 1928 to consider the Nehru Report, Jinnah, nn behalf of the Muslim League,. to grant residual powers to two suggested by him were vfuslims in the central legislature to Muslims in Bengal and Punjab to their population, till adult suffrage 3 is correct. Jinnah in his fourteen points demanded that all an
#100Practice set
With reference to Karachi session of Congress held in 1931, Consider the following statements: 1. It was presided over by Moti Lal Nehru. 2. It endorsed the 'Delhi Pact' signed between the Muslim league and Congress. 3. The Resolution passed on National Economic Program included state ownership ahd control of key industries.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly orte
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone --1111 umirll
Answer: (A) Only orte
Explanation
Option a the correct March 1931, a special session of the Congress was Karachi. Six days before the session (which March 29) Bhagat.Singh, Sukhdev and Rajgu,ru 1 is incorrect. The Karachi session was Sardar Patel. The congress adopted a resplution. Rights and Economic which Party's Social, Economic and Political programme. It known as Karachi Resolution Statement 2 is incorrect. The session of the Congress to endorse the Pact or Gandhi-Irwin pact was signed by the British Government to growing nationalistic movements against the in India. In return, the gover'nment also conceded demands put forward by the Indian National 3 is correct. Two resolutions were also adopted session - one on Fundamental Rights and the other Economic Prpgramme whicli made th.e memorable The Resolution on National Economic better conditions of work including a living wage, limited hours of work and protection of
#101Practice set
Which of the following were the reason/s that led to the constitutional reforms through the Government of India Act of 1935 by the British? 1. Provincial autonomy would lead to provincialization of Congress. 2. To revive the political standing of constitutionalist liberals and moderates in the country. 3. To create a disagreement within the Indian National Congress.Select the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Option d is the correct Government of India Act was passed by the in August 1935. The main reasons for its 1 is correct. The real intention of the British the princely states in the federal union was to use to counterbalance the anti-imperialist doctrines nationalist leaders. Along with that, provincial create powerful provincial leaders who become autonomous centres of political would thus be provincialized and the would get 2 is correct. The long-term strategy of was to weaken the movement and to integrate a of the movement into a colonial, constitutional structure. They believed that reforms the political standing of constitutionalist moderates who had lost public support during the Movement. Repression earlier and would also convince a large section of Congressmen ineffectiveness of an extra-legal 3 is correct. There was a belief that tasted power, they would be reluctant to to polit
#102Practice set
With reference to the role of Congress in widening rift between Hindus and Muslims, consider the following statements: 1. The members of congress were not allowed to join the Muslim League but were active members in the Mahasabha till 2. The congress party rejected the proposal of Muslim league to form coalition government in the United Province after 1937 elections. 3. The Congress agreed to have separate electorates for Muslims only in Punjab and Bengal under the Lucknow pact.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option bis the correct answer. Statement 1 is corre.ct - The members of congress were not allowed to join the Muslim League but were active members in the Mahasabha till This widened the rift between Hindus and Muslims. Statement 2 is correct - In the United Provinces, League wanted to form a joint government with The Congress had won an absolute majority province, so it rejected the offer. Also, it is because tended to support landlordism, which the to abolish, although the party had not yet taken steps in that 3 is incorrect - Lucknow Pact was agreement the Indian National Congress headed by Bal and the Muslim League led by Muhammad Ali 1916. The meeting at Lucknow marked the the moderate and radical wings of the Congress. also agreed to separate electorates for provincial council elections and for weightage in (beyond the proportions indicated by all provinces except the Punjab and Be
#103Practice set
Which of the following was the reason for Jawaharlal Nehru to oppose Struggle- Truce-Struggle strategy?
- AHe argued that the masses would lose interest in freedom struggle during the truce period
- BHe believed that the government would use the truce period to suppress the movement
- CHe advocated continuous conflict with imperialism till it was overthrown
- DHe was of the view that constructive work would not have any impact on colonial government
Answer: (C) He advocated continuous conflict with imperialism till it was overthrown
Explanation
Option c is the correct (S-T-S) strategy was advocated Gandhi. He argued that a mass phase of phase) had to be followed by a phase of phase) before the next stage of !Tiass struggle taken up. The truce period would enable the masses their strength to fight and also give the government to respond to the demands of the Nehru Criticising the S-T-S strategy and the Indian national movement had reached a the Lahore Congress call for Purna Swaraj which there should be a continuous conflict with imperialism till it was advocated maintenance of a "continuous direct by the Congress and without the interposition of phase. As against an S-T-S strategy, a Struggle-Victory (S-V) strategy
#104Practice set
Consider the following statements with respect to the agrarian reforms undertaken by the Congress ministries: 1. Nazrana and begar were completely abolished in Uttar Pradesh. 2. They passed Debtors' Relief Acts which provided for drastic reduction in accumulated interest rates. 3. The reforms mainly benefitted subtenants of occupancy tenants while statutory and occupancy tenants were overlooked.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option b is the correct legislation by these Ministries differed to province depending on differing the mass base of the Congress, the class the nature and extent of peasant I is correct: In U.P. a tenancy act was October 1939 which gave all statutory tenants both and Oudh full hereditary rights in their taking away the landlord's right to prevent the occupancy. The rents of hereditary tenants could only after ten years, while restrictions were the rights of landlords to enhance rents even after A tenant could no longer be arrested or non-payment of rent. All illegal exactions such (forced gifts) and begar (forced unpaid 2 is correct: Except for U.P. and Congress Government passed a series of relief acts which provided for the regulation of business. The provisions of the acts such as the cancellation or drastic reduction interest ranging from in Madras to Bombay and 3 is incorrect. Ther
#105Practice set
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Karachi Special Congress Session of Indian National Congress in 1931: 1. It was the first time the Congress spelt out what swaraj would mean for the masses. 2. A resolution on National Economic Program was adopted. 3. Universal Adult Franchise was included in its resolution on Fundamental rights.Select the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Option d is the correct March 1931, a special session of the Congress Karachi to endorse the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. Gandhiji to represent Congress in the Second Conference. Just a week back, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru had been executed. So, there was anger in. whose point was that why Gandhi did accept to l is correct: With two key resolutions Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Resolution Economic Programme; it was for the first the Congress clearly delineated what it would entail common man if India achieved Swaraj. Congress spelt Swaraj would mean for the masses- "in order fo of masses, political must freedom of starving 2 is correct: The adoption of key the Karachi session memorable. The Resolution Economic Programme in this Session reduction in rent and revenue, relief indebtedness, better conditions of work ownership 3 is correct: The Resolution on adopted in Karachi Session outlines sever
#106Practice set
Consider the following statements regarding the Underground Movement carried during the Quit India Movement:For 1. The Socialist groups called 'Azad Dastas' were formed in Nepal to fight the tyranny of British Government. 2. All India Radio (AIR) was started by Congress for secret communication with the public. 3. The underground movement leaders included Biju Patnaik, Chhotu Bhai Puranik and R.P. Goenka.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option b is the correct 1 is correct: The underground strong in Bihar and proved to be a major law and for the British during 1942-44. Despite several organizations and dacoit gangs in different parts of Bihar by 1943. Many of had links with the Congress Socialist Party. groups called 'Azad Dastas' carried out the name of Congress. Jayprakash Narayan trained an "Azad Dasta" (Freedom Brigade) in paralyse the machinery of the British Government fighting the tyranny of British 2 is incorrect: After examining its past Congress realized during the Quit India the communication with the public was central to Thus, the idea of an underground radio station and Usha Mehta became its voice. Though it by many names - the Freedom Radio, the the Congress Radio - it was, very simply, the voice of the Indian National Congress no one, apart from those involved, knew about its inner workings. In fact, The
#107Practice set
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Muslim League? 1. During its initial phase, the League was designed to prepare the students for service to the British Raj. 2. The Muslim League observed 'Day of Deliverance' in 1939 as a mark of relief that the Congress regime ended in the provinces. 3. One of League's Prime objectives was to prevent the spread of prejudice against other Indian communities, among Muslims.Select the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Option d is the correct answer The All-India Muslim League (popularized as the Muslim League) was a political party established in 1906 in British India. It was found as an alternative political group to the Indian National Congress. It was created with the aim of representing the interests of Indian Muslims. Statement 1 is correct: Initially, the League was designed to prepare students for service to the British Raj; however, it later indulged into political activity. Statement 2 is correct: The Muslim League observed 'Day of Deliverance' on 22 December 1939 when the Congress Party members who were part of the Central and provincial governments resigned. The reason was to protest against the Viceroy's decision to make India a party to the Second World War without duly consulting Indians. Statement 3 is correct: All India Muslim League - Objectives To protect Muslims' political rights an
#108Practice set
With reference to the nationalist's response to Second World War, consider the following statements: 1. The Congress decided to support the British government in the war if a responsible government was established in India. 2. Mahatma Gandhi advocated unconditional support to the British government. 3. Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the launch of civil disobedience movement to take advantage of British government.How many of the statements given above are correct? k rumlllt
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option b is the correct September 1, 1939, Germany attacked Poland - that led the Second World War. On September Britain declared war against Germany and the of India declared India's support for the consulting Indian 1 is correct: Though the Congress did not unilateral action of the British of drawing India into without consulting the Indians, it decided to war effod conditionally. The Indian offer to the war effort had two basic conditions: After the war, a constituent assembly should be political structure of a free some form of a genuinely should the Centre offer was by the viceroy 'Linlithg argued that these conditions were necessary to, opinion for 2 is correct: Mahatma Gandhi had all Britain in this war because of his total qf ideology. He.advocated an unconditional. support Allied powers. made a clear distinction nations of Western Europe and the and fascists. He said that he was
#109Practice set
Consider the following statements regarding the Parallel Governments formed during the Quit India Movement: 1. Jayaprakash Narayan, with the assistance of Rammanohar Lohia, formed a parallel government on the Nepal border. 2. In Tamluk (Midnapore) 'national government' was formed under the leadership of Chittu Pandey.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer: (A) 1 only
Explanation
Option a is the correct 1 is correct: Jayaprakash Narayan, one of members of Congress Socialist Party, the prison in Nepal in November in 1942, and with of another socialist leader, Rammanohar a parallel government on the Nepal border till 2 is incorrect: In In the neighbouring Eastern UP, namely the Ballia district (August a week), police stations were captured and a was declared under the leadership of He got many Congress leaders released. In from December 1942 to September 1944): undertook cyclone relief work, sanctioned grants supplied paddy from the rich to the poor, Vahinis, etc
#110Practice set
With reference to the Sapru Committee of 1945, consider the following statements: 1. The Committee rejected the Muslim league's demand for Pakistan. 2. It operated under the mandate of Indian National Congress. 3. The Committee recommended the separate electorate for Muslims.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option a is the correct constitutional proposals of the Sapru committee. referred to as Sapru Committee Report which wa,s published in 1 is correct. The Report rejected the Muslim league's demand for Pakistan as it was not convinced separate state would be beneficial to any community of India will endanger the peace and growth of 2 is incorrect. The Committee members who are experts of public affairs and under the mandate of any political 3 is incorrect. The Committee. electorate for Muslims and proposed joint eleltions reservation of seats
#111Practice set
With reference to the Indian provincial elections of 1946, consider the following statements: 1. The Congress failed to get majority in any of the provinces which were being claimed by the Muslim League as part of a separate nation i.e. Pakistan. 2. The Muslim league got the majority of Muslim votes. 3. A Unionist-Muslim League-Akali coalition under Khizr Hayat Khan assumed power in Punjab. -1 PractkebookHow many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option a is the correct July 1945., Labour Party formed the government in Attlee took over as the new Prime Minister Lawrence as the new secretary of state for India. 1945., elections to central and provincial announced. Performance of the It got 91 per cent of non-Muslim votes. It captured 5.7 out of 102 seats in the Central In the provincial elections, it got a majority in most. provinces except in Bengal, Sindh and The Congress majority provinces included the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Assam which were being claimed for Pakistan. Hence, statement 1 is not of the Muslim League
#112Practice set
Consider the following pairs regarding different sessions of Indian National Congress and their important events during the Freedom Struggle of India: 1. Ramgarh, 1940 Congress demanded complete independence 2. Wardha, 1939 Formation of All India Youth Congress 3. Faizpur, 1936 Congress session held in a village for the first timeHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched? Practiceboo
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option bis the correct 1 is correct. The Ramgarh session of the Congress in March 1940 with Maulana Abu! Kalam Azad in chair. In Ramgarh session Congress i'ndependence. All members agreed that a be waged but there was disagreement over the Nehru reiterated that complete India must be a precondition for Congress support British war effort. The finally declared at that the people of India would accept nothing complete independence. Indian freedom could not be form of dominion or any other status within the 2 is incorrect. Formation of All India Youth held at Calcutta session of congress in 1928 presided Nehru. At Wardha, the Congress Working a resolution which condemned Fascist aggression. that India could not be party to a war being fought, face of it, for democratic freedom, while that being denied to 3 is correct. Faizpur session was held in a village first time in India. The Fiftieth (
#113Practice set
What were the conditions laid down by Indian National Congress to cooperate with the British government, to defend Indian territory in the midst of Japan's aggressive actions in 1941? 1. Establishment of rule of people in the princely states. 2. Full independence to be given after the war. 3. No bifurcation of Indian Union in any scenario. 4. Substance of power be transferred immediately. k Select the correct answer using the. codes given below: ) All three (d) None 282. With reference to 'Forward consider the following statements: L It was established in 1939 within the framework of Indian National Congress. 2. H. V Karnath became the first general secretary of the bloc. 3. The ideology of the bloc was influenced by socialism and anti-imperialism. 4. Th,,e bloc was dismantled after the passage,, of Indian Independence 1947. 'iHow many of the statements given above are correct?
- A1 and 2 only
- B1, 3 and 4 only
- C2 and 4 2, 3 and 4 l
- DAll four
Answer: (C) 2 and 4 2, 3 and 4 l
Explanation
Option c is the correct 2 and 4 are correct: The Congress leaders, December 1941, in the midst of Japan's aggressive anxious to defend Indian territory and go to the the Allies. The Congress Working Committee passed offering to cooperate with the government in of India, full independence was given after the war, substance of power was transferred 1 and 3 are incorrect: Establishment of the rule in the princely states and no bifurcation of in any scenario were not explicitly mentioned as the conditions by the Indian National Congress War
#114Practice set
With reference Krishak Praja Party (KPP), consider the following statements: 1. The party was founded by Fazlul Huq. 2. The party tried to defend the rights of landless peasants in Bengal Province 3. The party formed a coalition Government. with Indian National Congress in Bengal after the 1937 elections.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly t.wo
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only t.wo
Explanation
Option b is the correct Praja Party (KP?) Was a major political party influence during the late and early Bengal province (modern West Bengal Bangladesh). founded in 1936 as a separate party from Nikhil Banga Praja Samiti (All Bengal 1 is correct: The Nikhil Banga Praja Samiti in 1929 with Sir Abdur Rahjm as its president Fazlul Huq as one of the vice presidents. Following between West Bengal group leq by Khan East Bengal group led by Fazlul Huq in Nikhil party, Fazlul Huq established the Krishak Praja at Dhaka in 2 is correct: The Krishak Praja Party to defend the rights of landless peasants in Bengal province. Further the included abolition of the zamindari peasants the absolute proprietors of land, rent rate etc. Due to the non-communal approach Huq, he commanded support from the Hindu peasantry as well in Bengal 3 is incorrect: The Krishak Praja Party for Bengal legislative election
#115Practice set
Why did the Congress agree for dominion status when India was heading up to Independence in 1947? 1. Dominion status would provide time to establish the legal and infrastructural basis for the Indian republic. 2. Granting of dominion status did not require a complicated process of constitution-writing. 3. Dominion status would allow for some much-needed continuity in the bureaucracy and the army.Select the correct answer from the code given below
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Option d is the correct with Dominion status were within the British Empire which were "equal but had an "allegiance to the Crown". What it that King George VI continued to reign as the India and Lord Mountbatten was the first of the country. The Congress was willing to status in 1947 despite its being against the (1929) spirit because of many 1 is correct: When India was leading up the Congress did agree for dominion reason for the reversal in their stance is that it time to establish the legal and infrastructural basis the Indian republic. It also bought them time to over 500 princely territories into the national 2 is correct: According to the process would take longer Dominion status could be granted by Act and did not require a complicated process The grant of Dominion status and able to accommodate a variety of 3 is correct: The Congress also agreed status because
#116Practice set
Match the following Governor-General and the actions taken by them: 1. Lord A. Announced the August Reading Offer 2. Lord Irwin B. Announced the Deepavali declaration 3. Lord C. Repealed the press act LinlithgowWhich of the following are correctly matched?
- A1-B, 2-A, 3-C
- B1-B, 2-C, 3-A
- C1-C, 2-A, 3-B
- D1-C, 2- 3-A
Answer: (D) 1-C, 2- 3-A
Explanation
Option d is the correct Reading (1921-1926) repealed the Press act of the Rowlatt act of Irwin (1926-31) announced the the objective of the British was to status to Linlithgow (1936-44) announced the August offer cooperation of India in World War Solution Option c is the correct 1 is correct. The Mountbatten Plan meant and quick transfer of power as it satisfied of both the Congress and the Muslim 2 is incorrect. The Congress wanted to at the earliest so that it could bring stability in of communal riots and 3 is correct. The acceptance of the Plan meant transfer of power and establishment of continuity in the army and the
#117Practice set
Which of the following was not the objective oflaunching Individual Satyagraha in 1940?
- ATo show that the nationalist patience was not due to weakness
- BTo give opportunity to the government to peacefully accept Congress demands. llfor
- CTo express that people were not interested in the war
- DTo seek the formation of Constituent Assembly for India
Answer: (D) To seek the formation of Constituent Assembly for India
Explanation
Option dis the correct the end of 1940, Mahatma Gandhi decided a limited satyagraha on an individual basis by a individuals in every locality. The aims of satyagraha were: to show that nationalist patience was not due to weakness; to express people's feeling that they were not interested in the war and that they made no distinction between Nazism and the double autocracy that ruled to give another opportunity to the government to accept Congress' demands Bhave was the first to offer the satyagraha Nehru, the second
#118Practice set
Which of the following statements regarding the 'Forward Bloc' is correct?
- AIt was a leftwing party with socialist aims
- BIt was formed by Bose immediately after the Haripura Session of Congress
- CIt was an independent political party free of any association with Congress
- DIt did not participate in the Quit India movement
Answer: (A) It was a leftwing party with socialist aims
Explanation
Option a is the correct a is correct: The aims of the Forward Bloc rally all the leftwing sections within the Congress. a socialist political party which aims to develop leadership inside the b is incorrect: The Forward Bloc was formed 3, 1939 by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Uttar Pradesh, after he was outmaneuvered at the Tripuri session of Congress (1939) session of Congress had taken place in 1938 presided over by c is incorrect: Initially, it was formed as a the Congress as it wanted to change the within. All the members of Forward Bloc of Congress as d is incorrect: The members of the Forward in underground activities during the Movement
#119Practice set
Arrange the following events in chronological order: 1. August Offer 2. Pakistan Resolution 3. Wavell Plan 4. Haripura session of Indian National CongressWhich one of the following indicates the correct chronological order of the events in modern Indian history?
- A2-4-3-1
- B4-2-3-1
- C4-2-1-3
- D2-1-3-4
Answer: (C) 4-2-1-3
Explanation
Option c is the correct 4: Hadpu.ta session of Indian National Congress in 1938. It was presided by Subhash 2: Pakistan Resolution was made in Lahore in 1: August Offe.t was announced in August 1940 3: Wavell Plan was brought out by the then Wavell, in 1945
#120Practice set
With reference to the Indian Capitalist Class during the British period, consider the following: 1. The threat of popular left movements led the capitalist class to collaborate with the British. 2. During the Swadeshi Movement, the capitalists opposed the boycott agitation. 3. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Industry (FICCI) was established on the advice of Jawaharlal Nehru.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option a is the correct answer. Statement 1 is incorrect. The threat of popular left movements did not lead the capitalist class to collaborate or compromise with imperialism. The issue before the capitalist class was not, whether to oppose imperialism or not, but that the path chosen to fight imperialism should not be such that it would threaten capitalism itself. Statement 2 is correct. The Indian capitalist's attitude had undergone significant changes on the issue of supporting national movements over time. During the Swadeshi Movement (1905-08) the capitalists remained opposed to the boycott agitation. Even during the Non-Cooperation Movement of the early a small section of the capitalists, including Purshottamdas, openly declared themselves enemies of the Non-Cooperation Movement. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Industry (FICCI) was establishe

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