History Practice Quiz 45

Q1.Which artist, along with Abanindranath Tagore, tried to develop a style of painting that could be seen as truly Indian?

A. Nandalal Bose B. Jamini Roy C. Ravi Varma D. M.F. Husain

Q2.What did the eight lotuses on the tricolour flag designed during the Swadeshi movement represent?

A. Eight major rivers of India B. Eight provinces of British India C. Eight princely states D. Eight spiritual paths

Q3.On the tricolour flag designed during the Swadeshi movement, what did the crescent moon symbolize?

A. Unity of all religions B. Prosperity and growth C. Hindus and Muslims D. The night sky

Q4.By which year had Gandhiji designed the Swaraj flag?

A. 1858 B. 1905 C. 1921 D. 1947

Q5.What were the colors of the Swaraj flag designed by Gandhiji?

A. Red, green and yellow B. Red, green and white C. Saffron, white and green D. Blue, white and red

Q6.What symbol was placed in the centre of Gandhiji's Swaraj flag?

A. A lotus B. A crescent moon C. A spinning wheel D. A rising sun

Q7.During marches, carrying the Swaraj flag and holding it aloft became a symbol of what?

A. Unity B. Defiance C. Peace D. Victory

Q8.By the end of the nineteenth century, why did many Indians begin feeling that Indian history had to be thought about differently?

A. To promote British rule B. To instill a sense of pride in the nation C. To highlight India's decline D. To encourage foreign travel

Q9.How did the British view Indians by the end of the nineteenth century?

A. As progressive and capable B. As backward and primitive, incapable of governing themselves C. As allies in governance D. As culturally superior

Q10.Which of the following factors led to the launch of the Quit India Movement?

A. Failure of the Cripps Mission and effects of World War I B. Success of the Cripps Mission and effects of World War II C. Failure of the Cripps Mission and effects of World War II D. Demand for Dominion Status and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre

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History Practice Quiz 45