Nationalism and Independence - One Line Questions

1. The 'Quit India Movement', a significant mass civil disobedience campaign, was launched by the Indian National Congress in which year? — 1942
2. The 'Cabinet Mission Plan' of 1946 proposed a structure for India's future government. What was its primary recommendation regarding the grouping of provinces? — A three-tier system of grouped provinces
3. The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and which other major political organization? — All-India Muslim League
4. The 'Home Rule Movement' in India, inspired by the Irish Home Rule Movement, was initiated by: — Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak
5. Who is considered the 'Father of Indian Nationalism' for his early and forceful advocacy of Swaraj (self-rule)? — Bal Gangadhar Tilak
6. Who founded the Indian National Army (INA) with the aim of securing Indian independence during World War II? — Subhas Chandra Bose
7. Who among the following was a prominent leader of the revolutionary movement and associated with the Chittagong Armoury Raid? — Surya Sen
8. The 'Poorna Swaraj' resolution, advocating for complete independence, was adopted by the Indian National Congress at its session held in: — Lahore, 1929
9. Which revolutionary leader, known for his assassination of a British official, inspired Bhagat Singh? — Khudiram Bose
10. The 'Government of India Act, 1935' introduced: — A federal structure with significant provincial autonomy
11. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a brutal incident where British troops fired on a peaceful gathering, occurred in which city? — Amritsar
12. The 'Bolshevik Revolution' in Russia in 1917 had an indirect influence on the Indian nationalist movement by: — Inspiring socialist and communist ideas among Indian revolutionaries
13. Which of the following was NOT a major objective of the Indian National Congress in its early phase (1885-1905)? — Complete independence from British rule
14. Who was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after independence? — General K.M. Cariappa
15. Who is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and authored 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'? — Dadabhai Naoroji
16. The 'August Offer' made by the British government in 1940 proposed: — Formation of a Constituent Assembly after the war
17. The Cripps Mission, sent to India in 1942, aimed to secure Indian cooperation for the British war effort by promising: — Dominion status after the war
18. The 'Sapru Committee Report' of 1945 suggested: — A federal structure with substantial autonomy for states
19. The Rowlatt Act, passed in 1919, allowed for: — Arrest and detention of individuals without trial
20. The 'Viceroy's Executive Council' was expanded to include more Indian members through which Act, marking a step towards greater Indian participation in governance? — Indian Councils Act, 1909
21. Which political party was formed in 1906 with the goal of achieving Swaraj through constitutional means? — Indian National Congress
22. The Simon Commission, appointed in 1927, was boycotted by Indian political parties because: — It did not include any Indian members
23. The Non-Cooperation Movement, initiated by Mahatma Gandhi, was called off following which incident? — Chauri Chaura incident
24. Who was the principal architect of the Indian Constitution? — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
25. Who is credited with the formation of the 'Forward Bloc' within the Indian National Congress in 1939? — Subhas Chandra Bose
26. Who is known for his role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union after independence? — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
27. The concept of 'Swaraj' initially meant self-governance within the British Empire but later evolved to mean complete independence. Which prominent leader popularized the slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it'? — Bal Gangadhar Tilak
28. The Swadeshi Movement, launched in protest against the Partition of Bengal in 1905, primarily aimed at encouraging the use of Indian goods and boycotting foreign ones. Which Viceroy was responsible for the Partition of Bengal? — Lord Curzon
29. The 'Divide and Rule' policy is often attributed to the British administration in India. Which Viceroy is particularly associated with its implementation during the Swadeshi Movement? — Lord Minto
30. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India? — Lord Mountbatten
31. Who was the last Viceroy of India, overseeing the partition and independence of the country? — Lord Mountbatten
32. The 'Drain of Wealth' theory, a critique of British economic policies in India, was prominently articulated by which Indian nationalist leader? — Dadabhai Naoroji
33. Which Indian leader is famously associated with the Dandi March, a non-violent act of civil disobedience against the salt tax? — Mahatma Gandhi
34. The 'Bardoli Satyagraha' of 1928, a significant peasant movement, was led by: — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
35. Which leader articulated the 'Two-Nation Theory' as the basis for the demand for Pakistan? — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
36. The 'Purna Swaraj' was declared the ultimate goal of the Indian National Congress in 1929. Who was the President of the Congress at this session? — Jawaharlal Nehru
37. The 'Bhoodan Movement', aimed at voluntary land redistribution, was initiated by: — Vinoba Bhave
38. The slogan 'Do or Die' (Karo ya Maro) was given by Mahatma Gandhi during which movement? — Quit India Movement
39. The 'Direct Action Day' was called by the Muslim League in 1946 to press for their demand for Pakistan. This day is infamously associated with: — Widespread communal riots, particularly in Calcutta
40. The Ghadar Party, formed by Indian immigrants in North America, aimed to: — Organize armed revolution against British rule
41. The 'Moplah Rebellion' of 1921, a significant uprising, took place in which region of India? — Malabar Coast
42. Which Indian leader was known for his secular ideals and served as the first Education Minister of independent India? — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
43. Who was the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress? — Sarojini Naidu
44. The 'Indian Councils Act of 1909', also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced: — Separate electorates for Muslims
45. The 'Azad Hind Fauj' (Indian National Army) was initially formed by: — Mohan Singh
46. Who among the following was a prominent leader of the peasant movement in Oudh and associated with the Kisan Sabha? — Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
47. The 'Simla Conference' of 1945, convened by Viceroy Lord Wavell, aimed to discuss: — A plan for India's independence and the formation of an interim government
48. Which treaty formally ended British rule in India and led to the establishment of the Dominions of India and Pakistan? — Indian Independence Act, 1947
49. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress? — W.C. Bonnerjee
50. Who was the Prime Minister of Britain when India gained independence in 1947? — Clement Attlee
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