Q. Some of the important initiatives that contributed to the strengthening of the Indian National Movement were as follows: 1. Dandi March: Mahatma Gandhi 2. Poorna Swaraj Resolution at Lahore session of the Congress: Jawaharlal Nehru 3. Bardoli Andolan: Abdul Ghaffar Khan 4. Red Shirts Movement: Sardar Patel Select the code: (a) Only 1 (b) […]
Q. While joining the Muslim League who said that his ‘loyalty to the Muslim League and the Muslim interest would in no way and at no time imply even the shadow of disloyalty to the larger national cause to which his life was dedicated’? (a) Aga Khan (b) Mohammad Ali Jinnah (c) Mohsin-ul-Mulk (d) Viqar-ul-Mulk
Q. Which of the following is false about the idea of ‘trusteeship’? (a) It was formulated by Gandhiji. (b) It implied that the wealthy held their riches on behalf of and for the service of the underprivileged. (c) It allowed business classes to become nationalist and yet stand against working-class politics. (d) It was the
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Q. Which of the following statements about the ideological influences on revolutionaries is false? (a) Some revolutionary leaders came in touch with revolutionaries from the west in their journeys abroad. (b) Revolutionaries in India were inspired by contemporary struggles in the world, especially the Irish war of Independence and the Russian Revolution. (c) All revolutionary
Q. What was the name of the Ashram founded by Gandhi in South Africa? (a) Phoenix Farms (b) Sabarmati Ashram (c) Natal Farms (d) Durban Farms Ans: (a) Phoenix Farms Explanation: The name of the Ashram founded by Gandhi in South Africa was Phoenix Farms. Gandhi established the Phoenix Settlement, also known as Phoenix Farms,
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Q. Whom did Gandhiji regard as his guru in politics? (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Pheroz-shah Mehta (c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (d) Dadabhai Naroji Ans: (c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Explanation: Gandhiji regarded Gopal Krishna Gokhale as his guru in politics. The correct answer is (c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was an important political
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Q. Which of the following is untrue about the Sabarmati Ashram established by Gandhi? (a) It was only a place for spiritual seeking. (b) It offered training in social service. (c) Ahimsa and Satyagraha was the acceptable creed for people here. (d) It also offered training in rural upliftment, elementary education etc. Ans: (a) It
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Q. In order to find social acceptance in South Africa Gandhiji suggested his family to dress like which community once they reached South Africa? (a) Muslim (b) Parsi (c) British (d) Jews Ans: (b) Parsi
Q. Who said “We must not tamper with the labourers. It is dangerous to make political use of the factory proletariat”, and left the labour politics after the workers of the textile mills of Ahmedabad, refused to break the strike on terms agreed between him and the nationalist mill owners? (a) Lala Lajpat Rai (b)
Q. Which of the following statements about the Ghadar Party is true? (a) The Ghadar party had a well-worked out socialist programme and an organised structure. (b) Ghadarites had the support of their home governments in Vancouver and California. (c) The Ghadarites were opposed to the revolutionaries back home in India. (d) The Ghadarites hoped
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