History Practice Quiz 30

Q1.Why did Mahatma Gandhi call off the movement after the violence spread following the Jallianwalla Bagh incident?

A. The government agreed to his demands. B. He saw violence spreading. C. The movement had achieved its objectives. D. He wanted to launch a new movement.

Q2.What was the primary limitation of the Rowlatt satyagraha, according to Mahatma Gandhi?

A. It lacked strong leadership. B. It was limited mostly to cities and towns. C. It failed to gain international support. D. It did not address economic grievances.

Q3.The Khilafat issue, which Mahatma Gandhi saw as an opportunity for Hindu-Muslim unity, was related to the defeat of which empire in the First World War?

A. Austro-Hungarian Empire B. German Empire C. Ottoman Turkey D. Russian Empire

Q4.Which two brothers were prominent young Muslim leaders who began discussing the Khilafat issue with Mahatma Gandhi in 1919?

A. Jinnah and Liaquat Ali B. Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali C. Maulana Azad and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai D. Syed Ahmed Khan and Badruddin Tyabji

Q5.At which session of the Congress in September 1920 did Mahatma Gandhi convince other leaders to start a non-cooperation movement?

A. Lahore session B. Bombay session C. Calcutta session D. Madras session

Q6.The Non-cooperation movement, decided at the Calcutta session of Congress in September 1920, was launched in support of which two main causes?

A. Complete independence and economic reforms B. Khilafat and swaraj C. Abolition of Rowlatt Act and Jallianwalla Bagh justice D. Communal harmony and educational reforms

Q7.In his famous book Hind Swaraj (1909), Mahatma Gandhi declared that British rule was established in India due to what?

A. Superior British military power B. The cooperation of Indians C. Lack of unity among Indian rulers D. Economic exploitation by the British

Q8.What does the term 'Boycott' primarily signify, as described in the context of the Indian freedom struggle?

A. The act of dealing and associating with people for a cause. B. The refusal to deal with people, participate in activities, or use things, usually as a form of protest. C. The participation in government-sponsored activities to show support. D. The act of buying and using foreign goods to promote trade.

Q9.According to Mahatma Gandhi, what would be the immediate outcome if Indians refused to cooperate with the British rule?

A. British rule in India would strengthen within a year. B. British rule in India would collapse within a year, and swaraj would come. C. The British government would offer more concessions to Indians. D. Indians would face severe economic hardships and famine.

Q10.Which of the following was NOT among the initial proposals by Gandhiji for the Non-Cooperation Movement to unfold in stages?

A. Surrender of titles that the government awarded. B. Boycott of civil services, army, police, courts and legislative councils. C. Boycott of schools and foreign goods. D. Launch of a full-scale armed rebellion against British authorities.

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History Practice Quiz 30