History Practice Quiz 41

Q1.Why had the Congress long ignored the dalits, according to the provided text?

A. Due to their lack of participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement. B. For fear of offending the sanatanis, the conservative high-caste Hindus. C. Because they were not moved by the concept of swaraj. D. As a strategic move to gain support from other communities.

Q2.What term did Mahatma Gandhi use to refer to the 'untouchables', and what condition did he link to the achievement of swaraj?

A. He called them 'Shudras' and linked swaraj to economic independence. B. He called them 'Dalits' and linked swaraj to political representation. C. He called them 'Harijan' and declared swaraj would not come for a hundred years if untouchability was not eliminated. D. He called them 'Oppressed' and linked swaraj to social equality for all.

Q3.What primarily motivated women to see service to the nation as a sacred duty during the nationalist movement?

A. The promise of political power B. Gandhiji’s call C. Economic incentives D. Pressure from their families

Q4.What was one of Mahatma Gandhi's actions to dignify the work of the 'bhangi' (sweepers)?

A. Organizing satyagraha to secure temple entry for Dalits B. Persuading upper castes to change their heart regarding untouchability C. Cleaning toilets himself D. Demanding reserved seats in educational institutions for Dalits

Q5.Which of the following was a key demand of dalit leaders for a different political solution to the problems of their community?

A. Entry into temples and access to public wells B. A separate electorate that would choose dalit members for legislative councils C. Complete integration into society without any special provisions D. An end to the Civil Disobedience Movement

Q6.Dalit participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement was particularly limited in which specific region?

A. Bengal and Assam B. Punjab and Haryana C. Maharashtra and Nagpur D. Gujarat and Rajasthan

Q7.In which year did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar organize the dalits into the Depressed Classes Association?

A. 1928 B. 1930 C. 1932 D. 1935

Q8.At which event did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar clash with Mahatma Gandhi by demanding separate electorates for dalits?

A. First Round Table Conference B. Second Round Table Conference C. Poona Pact negotiations D. Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement

Q9.The Poona Pact, which resulted from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar accepting Gandhiji’s position, was signed in September of which year?

A. 1930 B. 1931 C. 1932 D. 1933

Q10.What was the general response of some Muslim political organisations in India to the Civil Disobedience Movement?

A. Enthusiastic and fully supportive B. Actively opposed to the movement C. Lukewarm in their response D. Neutral and uninvolved

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History Practice Quiz 41