History Practice Quiz 29

Q1.What were the primary reasons for the peasants of Kheda district in Gujarat demanding relaxation of revenue collection, leading to a satyagraha in 1918?

A. High taxes and British oppression. B. Crop failure and a plague epidemic. C. Industrial disputes and low wages. D. Famine and lack of irrigation facilities.

Q2.In which year did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act?

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

Q3.How was the Rowlatt Act (1919) passed through the Imperial Legislative Council?

A. With the full support of Indian members. B. After extensive debate and amendments. C. Hurriedly, despite the united opposition of the Indian members. D. Through a public referendum.

Q4.What enormous power did the Rowlatt Act (1919) give to the government regarding political activities?

A. To promote political activities. B. To allow political prisoners immediate trial. C. To repress political activities and allow detention without trial for two years. D. To encourage public rallies and protests.

Q5.Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against the Rowlatt Act to start with a hartal on which date?

A. 10 April B. 6 April C. 19 March D. 13 April

Q6.What action did the British administration take in response to the popular upsurge against the Rowlatt Act, specifically regarding local leaders and Mahatma Gandhi?

A. They engaged in dialogue with local leaders. B. They released all political prisoners. C. Local leaders were picked up from Amritsar, and Mahatma Gandhi was barred from entering Delhi. D. They relaxed the provisions of the Rowlatt Act.

Q7.What event occurred in Amritsar on 10 April, provoking widespread attacks on banks, post offices, and railway stations?

A. A peaceful protest march. B. The police fired upon a peaceful procession. C. Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in the city. D. A public meeting organized by the British.

Q8.On which date did the infamous Jallianwalla Bagh incident take place?

A. 13 April B. 10 March C. 26 January D. 15 August

Q9.What was General Dyer's declared objective for opening fire on the crowd during the Jallianwalla Bagh incident in April 1919?

A. To prevent a large-scale rebellion B. To produce a moral effect and create terror in satyagrahis C. To disperse an unlawful assembly peacefully D. To enforce the martial law strictly

Q10.Following the spread of news about Jallianwalla Bagh, which of the following was NOT a method used by the government for brutal repression?

A. Forcing satyagrahis to rub their noses on the ground B. Bombing villages around Gujranwala in Punjab C. Imprisoning leaders like Mahatma Gandhi D. Forcing people to crawl on the streets and salute sahibs

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History Practice Quiz 29