National renaissance and early uprisings against British rule. - One Line Questions

1. The 'Bande Mataram' slogan, which became a rallying cry for nationalists, originated from: — The novel 'Anandamath' by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
2. Which of the following social reforms advocated by early reformers aimed at improving the status of women? — All of the above
3. The Faraizi Movement, led by Haji Shariatullah and later Dadu Mian, was a socio-religious reform movement that also had anti-British undertones in: — Bengal
4. The 'Bahamani' uprising in the 17th century was a revolt by peasants in which region against oppressive landlords and the state? — Deccan
5. The 'Rampa Rebellion' of 1879 and later in 1922-24 in the Madras Presidency was led by: — Alluri Sitarama Raju
6. The 'Paika' rebellion of 1817 in Odisha was led by: — Buxi Jagabandhu
7. Which socio-religious reform movement emphasized 'Back to the Vedas' and sought to revive Vedic ideals in the late 19th century? — Arya Samaj
8. The 'Deccan Riots' of 1875 were primarily directed against: — Landlords and moneylenders
9. The 'Bhumij' rebellion, led by Ganga Narain Singh, took place in: — Chota Nagpur region
10. The 'Ryotwari System' of land revenue settlement, introduced by the British, aimed at: — Collecting revenue directly from individual peasant cultivators
11. Which of the following was NOT a cause contributing to the early uprisings against British rule? — Administrative reforms aimed at improving local governance
12. Who founded the 'Servants of India Society' in 1905 to train national missionaries for the service of India? — Gopal Krishna Gokhale
13. Which of the following was a major socio-economic impact of British rule that fueled early uprisings? — Drain of wealth and agrarian distress
14. The 'Adivasi Melas' were traditional tribal gatherings that sometimes transformed into platforms for expressing grievances against: — British policies and exploitation
15. Who was the founder of the Prarthana Samaj, which aimed at religious and social reform in the Bombay Presidency? — Atmaram Pandurang
16. The 'Ahom' rebellion was an uprising against the British in which region? — Assam
17. The Kuka movement, which had strong socio-religious and political dimensions, originated in: — Punjab
18. The early nationalist movement was characterized by: — Constitutional methods and appeals to the British
19. The Vellore Mutiny of 1806 was primarily caused by: — New military regulations regarding headgear and religious symbols
20. The Bhil uprisings were primarily concentrated in the regions of: — Western India (present-day Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh)
21. The 'Chuar' rebellion, a series of uprisings by the Chuar tribes, occurred in: — Orissa and Bengal
22. Which British policy, implemented through the Doctrine of Lapse, led to widespread resentment and contributed to the 1857 uprising? — Policy of Annexation of Princely States
23. The 'Tattwabodhini Sabha' was established by Debendranath Tagore to: — Propagate the teachings of Brahmoism
24. The Sanyasi Rebellion, a significant early uprising, primarily occurred in which region of India? — Bengal
25. Who was the leader of the Santhal Rebellion (1855-56)? — Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu
26. The 'Bardoli Satyagraha' of 1928, though later, was inspired by the spirit of resistance against oppressive policies, similar to earlier uprisings against: — Unjust land revenue and taxes
27. Which tribal uprising in the 19th century, led by Birsa Munda, sought to establish Munda Raj and resist British interference? — Munda Uprising
28. The Wahabi Movement, though religious in origin, had significant political implications against British rule. It was particularly active in: — North-West Frontier Province and Bengal
29. Who among the following was a prominent leader of the Brahmo Samaj after Raja Ram Mohan Roy? — Debendranath Tagore
30. Who founded the 'Atmiya Sabha' in 1815, a precursor to the Brahmo Samaj, to propagate monotheism and rationalism? — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
31. Who is considered the pioneer of the Indian Renaissance and a strong advocate for social reform in the early 19th century? — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
32. Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Modern India' and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance? — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
33. Which of the following was a significant factor in the decline of traditional Indian industries under British rule? — Competition from cheaper British manufactured goods
34. The 'Indigo Revolt' (1859-60) was a rebellion by farmers against: — The forced cultivation of indigo by European planters
35. The Moplah rebellions were a series of uprisings by Muslim tenants against: — Hindu landlords and moneylenders
36. The 'Naga Movement' under Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu in the 1930s was a blend of religious and political aspirations against: — The British administration and social reforms
37. Which event is widely considered the immediate trigger for the widespread Indian Mutiny of 1857? — Introduction of greased cartridges
38. The Kol uprising (1831-32) was primarily a protest against: — The encroachment of British laws and land alienations
39. The 'Jaintia Rebellion' (1860-62) in Assam was primarily a response to: — The British attempts to impose taxes and control over land and forests
40. The 'Bastar Rebellion' of 1910 was a significant tribal uprising against: — The British forest laws and exploitation of resources
41. The 'Pagal Panthis' were a religious community in Mymensingh, Bengal, who became involved in a rebellion against: — The British landlords and government officials
42. The 'Pagri Sambhal Jatta' movement in Punjab, during the early 20th century, was primarily against: — The Land Alienation Act and canal colony acts
43. The 'Permanent Settlement' of Bengal, introduced by Lord Cornwallis, primarily benefited: — The Zamindars
44. The 'Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act' of 1879 was enacted in response to: — The Deccan Riots
45. The 'Swadeshi Movement', though later, had its roots in the growing nationalist consciousness fostered by: — The early reform movements and uprisings
46. The 'Titu Mir' movement, also known as the 'Hajipur' or 'Narael' uprising, was a peasant revolt against: — The Zamindars and Hindu moneylenders
47. The 'Khasi Uprising' of 1829-33 was led by: — U Kiang Nongbah
48. Who was the leader of the 'Faraizi Movement' in Bengal who advocated for the abolition of illegal taxes? — Haji Shariatullah
49. What was the primary objective of the 'Young Bengal Movement' initiated by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio? — To encourage rational thinking and education among youth
50. The 'Ramosi Peasant Force' was organized by: — Vasudev Balwant Phadke
All One Line Questions
E-Book National renaissance and early uprisings against British rule. Online Test National renaissance and early uprisings against British rule. Question Bank National renaissance and early uprisings against British rule.