History Practice Quiz 28

Q1.What was 'forced recruitment' as described in the context of the First World War in India?

A. A process by which the colonial state compelled people to join the civil services. B. A process by which the colonial state forced people to join the army. C. A process by which villagers were forced to pay higher taxes. D. A process by which farmers were compelled to grow specific crops.

Q2.In which years did crop failures occur in many parts of India, leading to acute food shortages and an influenza epidemic?

A. 1914-15 and 1916-17 B. 1916-17 and 1918-19 C. 1918-19 and 1920-21 D. 1921-22 and 1923-24

Q3.As per the 1921 census, approximately how many people perished in India due to famines and the influenza epidemic mentioned in the text?

A. 5 to 6 million B. 8 to 9 million C. 10 to 11 million D. 12 to 13 million

Q4.Before returning to India, Mahatma Gandhi successfully fought against a racist regime using the method of 'satyagraha' in which country?

A. Kenya B. South Africa C. Australia D. United Kingdom

Q5.According to the provided text, Mahatma Gandhi led Indian workers in a march from Newcastle to Transvaal in South Africa on which date?

A. 6 November 1913 B. 6 December 1913 C. 6 January 1915 D. 6 February 1915

Q6.What was the primary emphasis of Mahatma Gandhi's concept of 'satyagraha'?

A. The use of physical force to overcome oppressors. B. Seeking vengeance against unjust rulers. C. The power of truth and the need to search for truth. D. Forcing oppressors to accept truth through violence.

Q7.According to Mahatma Gandhi, how could a satyagrahi win a battle against an oppressor without seeking vengeance or being aggressive?

A. By inflicting pain on the adversary. B. Through non-violence, appealing to the conscience of the oppressor. C. By destroying the oppressor's resources. D. Through intense physical confrontation.

Q8.What did Mahatma Gandhi believe could unite all Indians?

A. The dharma of physical force. B. The dharma of non-violence. C. The dharma of aggressive resistance. D. The dharma of seeking vengeance.

Q9.In which year did Mahatma Gandhi travel to Champaran in Bihar to inspire peasants against the oppressive plantation system?

A. 1918 B. 1919 C. 1917 D. 1920

Q10.For which group of people did Mahatma Gandhi organise a satyagraha movement in Ahmedabad in 1918?

A. Indigo planters B. Cotton mill workers C. Railway employees D. Salt producers

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History Practice Quiz 28