Indian national movement was part of modern history about the struggle of many leaders towards freedom from British rules. The main focus of this movement was to unite all peoples of India irrespective of religion and caste to fight for freedom.
Here we have selected some important 20 objective questions (MCQs) from the topic Indian national movement. Hope this will be helpful for everybody.
Here we have selected some important 20 objective questions (MCQs) from the topic Indian national movement. Hope this will be helpful for everybody.
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Q.1.
The Simon Commission was formed to review-
- Legislatures in India
- Fitness of India for further reforms
- A constitution for India
- The position of the Viceroy
Answer:
(b) Fitness of India for further reforms
Explanation: Simon Commission was formed to analyze the working of the government of India Act, 1919, and suggest further constitutional and administrative reforms within the British colonial rule of India. In this commission no single Indian was included that's why this was failed after Simon's commission go back movement.
Explanation: Simon Commission was formed to analyze the working of the government of India Act, 1919, and suggest further constitutional and administrative reforms within the British colonial rule of India. In this commission no single Indian was included that's why this was failed after Simon's commission go back movement.
Q.2.
The Azad Hind Fauj was formed in-
- 1937
- 1942
- 1943
- 1945
Answer:
(b) 1942
Explanation: Azad Hind Fauj was an Indian national army, formed by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose through the patronage of the Imperial Japanese Army, in 1942 to secure the independance of india.
Explanation: Azad Hind Fauj was an Indian national army, formed by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose through the patronage of the Imperial Japanese Army, in 1942 to secure the independance of india.
Q.3.
Where did Mahatma Gandhi first apply his technique of satyagraha?
- Dandi
- Champaran
- England
- South Africa
Answer:
(d) South Africa
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha first in South Africa in 1906 at Phoenix Farm. In India, the first Satyagraha was started in 1916 at Champaran.
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha first in South Africa in 1906 at Phoenix Farm. In India, the first Satyagraha was started in 1916 at Champaran.
Q.4.
The first governor-general of India was appointed under the provisions of -
- 1773
- 1784
- 1833
- 1858
Answer:
(a) 1773
Explanation: Warren Hastings was the first governor-general of British India appointed under the provision of 1773 with the partial authority of India. Complete authority over all of India was granted in 1833, and the official came to be known as the "governor-general of India".
Explanation: Warren Hastings was the first governor-general of British India appointed under the provision of 1773 with the partial authority of India. Complete authority over all of India was granted in 1833, and the official came to be known as the "governor-general of India".
Q.5.
An anti-British outfit 'Abhinav Bharat' was founded by-
- R. G. Bhandarkar
- V. D. Savarkar
- C. R. Das
- Sardar Bhagat Singh
Answer:
(b) V. D. Savarkar
Explanation: Abhinav Bharat Society (Young India Society) was a secret society (an anti-British outfit) founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar in 1904.
Explanation: Abhinav Bharat Society (Young India Society) was a secret society (an anti-British outfit) founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar in 1904.
Q.6.
Who led the Salt Satyagraha movement with Gandhi?
- Annie Besant
- Mridula Sarabhai
- Muthu Lakshmi
- Sarojini Naidu
Answer:
(d) Sarojini Naidu
Explanation: Salt March or Dandi March or Salt Satyagraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mahatma Gandhi in March–April 1930 with Sarojini Naidu. The main event of this was Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
Explanation: Salt March or Dandi March or Salt Satyagraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mahatma Gandhi in March–April 1930 with Sarojini Naidu. The main event of this was Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
Q.7.
In which of the following movements did Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of hunger strike as a weapon?
- Non-Cooperation movement 1920-22
- Rowlatt Satyagraha 1919
- Ahmedabad strike 1918
- Bardoli Satyagraha
Answer:
(c) Ahmedabad strike 1918
Explanation: 1918 cotton mills strike in Ahmedabad
Explanation: 1918 cotton mills strike in Ahmedabad
Q.8.
Santhals were associated with-
- Tribal Rebellion
- Non-cooperation Movement
- Salt Satyagraha
- Indigo Revolt
Answer:
(a) Tribal Rebellion
Explanation: The Santhal rebellion was a tribal rebellion that took place in 1855 - 1856 to end the revenue system of the East India Company (EIC), usury practices, and the zamindari system in India. The Santhals were the tribe groups present in Jharkhand, the state of India.
Explanation: The Santhal rebellion was a tribal rebellion that took place in 1855 - 1856 to end the revenue system of the East India Company (EIC), usury practices, and the zamindari system in India. The Santhals were the tribe groups present in Jharkhand, the state of India.
Q.9.
Persian weekly 'Miratul Akhbar' was published by-
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
- Maulana Shibli Nomani
Answer:
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation: Mirat-ul-Akhbar meaning the mirror of news was a Persian language journal that was founded and published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy on 12 April 1822.
Explanation: Mirat-ul-Akhbar meaning the mirror of news was a Persian language journal that was founded and published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy on 12 April 1822.
Q.10.
Who was the first president of All India Trade Union Congress?
- Dewan Chaman Lal
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- N. G. Ranga
- Swami Sahajanand
Answer:
(b) Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation: All India Trade Union Congress was founded on 31st October 1920 at Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India. Lala Lajpat Rai was the first President and V.M.Pawar was the first General Secretary of this union.
Explanation: All India Trade Union Congress was founded on 31st October 1920 at Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India. Lala Lajpat Rai was the first President and V.M.Pawar was the first General Secretary of this union.
Q.11.
Which of the following was the first to impose censorship of the press?
- Wellesley
- Hastings
- Johan Adams
- Dalhousie
Answer:
(a) Wellesley
Explanation: Lord Wellesley was the first to impose censorship of the press in 1799.
Explanation: Lord Wellesley was the first to impose censorship of the press in 1799.
Q.12.
Which of the following state was not annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
- Satara
- Jhansi
- Awadh
- Nagpur
Answer:
(c) Awadh
Explanation: The doctrine of lapse was the pro-imperialist approach to expand the realm of the British Kingdom in India, which was introduced by Dalhousie. The Doctrine equipped with an idea to annex those states which have no heir, get lapsed the right of ruling and it will not be reverted by adoption.
Explanation: The doctrine of lapse was the pro-imperialist approach to expand the realm of the British Kingdom in India, which was introduced by Dalhousie. The Doctrine equipped with an idea to annex those states which have no heir, get lapsed the right of ruling and it will not be reverted by adoption.
Q.13.
Who founded the Servants of India Society?
- Chittaranjan Das
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Lala Har Dayal
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer:
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation: Servants of India Society was founded on 12 June 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale to build a dedicated group of people for social service and reforms.
Explanation: Servants of India Society was founded on 12 June 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale to build a dedicated group of people for social service and reforms.
Q.14.
The first governor-general of the East India Company in India was?
- Robert Clive
- Sir John Shore
- Warren Hastings
- Marquis Hastings
Answer:
(c) Warren Hastings
Explanation: Warren Hastings was the first Governor of the Presidency of Fort William in 1772.
Explanation: Warren Hastings was the first Governor of the Presidency of Fort William in 1772.
Q.15.
Vande Mataram was taken from-
- Akbarnama
- Rajtarangini
- Anand Math
- Akbar Kosh
Answer:
(c) Anand Math
Explanation: Anandamath is a Bengali novel, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and published in 1882. Set in the background of the Sannyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century, it is considered one of the most important novels in the history of Bengali and Indian literature.
Explanation: Anandamath is a Bengali novel, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and published in 1882. Set in the background of the Sannyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century, it is considered one of the most important novels in the history of Bengali and Indian literature.
Q.16.
The call "Dilli Chalo" was given by-
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- Mahatma Gandhi
Answer:
(c) Subhash Chandra Bose
Q.17.
All India Muslim League was formed in-
- Lahor
- Aligarh
- Lucknow
- Dhaka
Answer:
(d) Dhaka
Explanation: All India Muslim League was a political party founded on 30 December 1906 by Mohammad Ali Jinnah at Dhaka, currently in Bangladesh.
Explanation: All India Muslim League was a political party founded on 30 December 1906 by Mohammad Ali Jinnah at Dhaka, currently in Bangladesh.
Q.18.
Which one of the following authors put forth the theory of the drain of India's resources to England?
- Raja Rammohan Roy
- Bankim Chand Chatterjee
- G. G. Agarkar
- Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer:
(d) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji's book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India" brought attention to his theory of the Indian "wealth drain" into Britain.
Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji's book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India" brought attention to his theory of the Indian "wealth drain" into Britain.
Q.19.
The American publicist who was with Mahatma Gandhi during his 'Quit India' movement was-
- Louis Fischer
- William L. Shiver
- Web Miller
- Negley Farson
Answer:
(a) Louis Fischer
Q.20.
"Depressed Classes League" was established by-
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
- Babu Jagjiwan Ram
- N. S. Kajrolkar
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
Answer:
(a) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: The depressed classes league was founded by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for the Dalits and other lower caste peoples in 1930 to make the fair representation of the Scheduled Castes in the decision-making bodies of India. in 1935 Babu Jagjiwan Ram Also contributed to the establishment of this league.
Explanation: The depressed classes league was founded by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for the Dalits and other lower caste peoples in 1930 to make the fair representation of the Scheduled Castes in the decision-making bodies of India. in 1935 Babu Jagjiwan Ram Also contributed to the establishment of this league.
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