History Practice Quiz 32

Q1.The peasant movement in Awadh, led by Baba Ramchandra, was primarily against which groups?

A. British colonial administrators and police. B. Talukdars and landlords. C. Indian merchants and traders. D. Panchayats and village elders.

Q2.Which of the following was NOT a grievance of the peasants in Awadh?

A. Exorbitantly high rents. B. Lack of security of tenure. C. Forced labour without payment (begar). D. High taxes imposed by the British government.

Q3.What were the main demands of the peasant movement in Awadh?

A. Increase in land revenue and expansion of landholdings. B. Abolition of begar, reduction of revenue, and social boycott of oppressive landlords. C. Establishment of new talukdari systems and higher cesses. D. Integration with the Non-Cooperation Movement immediately.

Q4.What was the purpose of 'nai – dhobi bandhs' organised by panchayats in many places during the Awadh peasant movement?

A. To provide essential services to landlords. B. To recruit peasants for the Non-Cooperation Movement. C. To deprive landlords of the services of barbers and washermen. D. To collect higher rents from peasants.

Q5.When did Jawaharlal Nehru begin visiting villages in Awadh to understand the grievances of the villagers?

A. June 1921 B. October 1920 C. June 1920 D. January 1921

Q6.In which month and year was the Oudh Kisan Sabha set up?

A. June 1920 B. October 1920 C. January 1921 D. December 1920

Q7.Who were the key leaders heading the Oudh Kisan Sabha when it was set up in October 1920?

A. Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel. B. Baba Ramchandra and local talukdars. C. Jawaharlal Nehru, Baba Ramchandra, and a few others. D. Only Jawaharlal Nehru.

Q8.As the peasant movement in Awadh spread in 1921, what actions did the peasants take that the Congress leadership was unhappy with?

A. They peacefully dispersed after Nehru's speech. B. They organised 'nai – dhobi bandhs' against landlords. C. They attacked houses of talukdars and merchants, looted bazaars, and took over grain hoards. D. They demanded only reduction of revenue and abolition of begar.

Q9.During the Awadh peasant movement, what message did local leaders falsely attribute to Gandhiji?

A. That peasants should pay all taxes and respect landlords. B. That land was to be redistributed among the poor and no taxes were to be paid. C. That the movement should remain strictly non-violent at all costs. D. That peasants should only demand security of tenure.

Q10.On which date did the police fire at peasants near Rae Bareli in the United Provinces, as mentioned in the source?

A. June 1920 B. October 1920 C. 6 January 1921 D. 1928

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History Practice Quiz 32