History Practice Quiz 46

Q1.On which date did the Congress Working Committee pass the historic ‘Quit India’ resolution?

A. 8 August 1942 B. 14 July 1942 C. 14 August 1942 D. 8 July 1942

Q2.Where did the All India Congress Committee endorse the ‘Quit India’ resolution on 8 August 1942?

A. Wardha B. Calcutta C. Bombay D. Delhi

Q3.Which famous speech was delivered by Mahatma Gandhi during the launch of the Quit India Movement?

A. Swaraj is my birthright B. Do or Die C. Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom D. Non-cooperation is the only way

Q4.What was the primary demand of the ‘Quit India’ resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee?

A. Granting of Dominion Status to India B. Immediate transfer of power to Indians and complete withdrawal of the British C. Formation of an interim government D. Holding of elections for a constituent assembly

Q5.The All India Congress Committee, in endorsing the Quit India resolution, called for what type of struggle?

A. A violent armed rebellion B. A non-violent mass struggle C. A limited civil disobedience campaign D. A series of political negotiations

Q6.Which of the following leaders actively participated in the Quit India Movement?

A. Subhas Chandra Bose B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Jayprakash Narayan D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Q7.Matangini Hazra, a prominent woman leader during the Quit India Movement, belonged to which region?

A. Assam B. Odisha C. Bengal D. Bombay

Q8.Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, what was the primary objective of the Congress in the first half of the twentieth century?

A. To negotiate a peaceful transfer of power with the British B. To channel people’s grievances into organised movements for independence C. To establish a parallel government in India D. To promote industrialization and economic growth

Q9.Why did unity within the nationalist movement often break down?

A. Lack of strong leadership from Mahatma Gandhi B. Continuous British interference and suppression C. Diverse groups having varied aspirations and the Congress's attempts to resolve differences D. The movement being primarily violent in nature

Q10.What made the Salt March an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism?

A. It led to immediate independence. B. It united all political parties. C. It was a powerful demonstration against colonial rule. D. It secured economic benefits for Indians.

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History Practice Quiz 46