TNPSC Group 2 / 2A - Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle early agitations against British rule role of women in freedom struggle. Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Who is widely regarded as the 'Veerapandiya Kattabomman' of the 19th century for his resistance against the British East India Company?

A) Maruthu Pandiyar B) Velu Nachiyar C) Puli Thevar D) Dheeran Chinnamalai

2. Which early Tamil ruler led a revolt against the British in the Tirunelveli region in the mid-18th century?

A) Hyder Ali B) Tipu Sultan C) Puli Thevar D) Sivaji Ganesan

3. The first significant armed resistance against the British in Tamil Nadu was led by:

A) Kattabomman B) Puli Thevar C) Maruthu Brothers D) Velu Nachiyar

4. Which queen of Sivaganga fought against the British and reclaimed her kingdom with the help of Hyder Ali?

A) Rani Mangammal B) Velu Nachiyar C) Durgabai Deshmukh D) Bhikaiji Cama

5. The Maruthu Brothers, key figures in early resistance, were associated with which region of Tamil Nadu?

A) Madurai B) Tanjore C) Sivaganga D) Coimbatore

6. Who was the first ruler in India to wage a war against the English East India Company?

A) Puli Thevar B) Kattabomman C) Tipu Sultan D) Maruthu Pandiyar

7. Which fort was a significant center of Puli Thevar's resistance against the British?

A) Gingee Fort B) Dindigul Fort C) Nerkattumangalam D) Vellore Fort

8. Veerapandiya Kattabomman was eventually captured and executed by the British at:

A) Palayamkottai B) Madurai C) Kayatharu D) Tiruchirappalli

9. The 'Dindigul League' was formed in 1801 by the Maruthu Brothers to resist the British. Who were its prominent members?

A) Kattabomman and his brothers B) Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan C) Velu Nachiyar and her allies D) Dheeran Chinnamalai and his associates

10. Which Tamil leader is known for his strategic guerrilla warfare against the British in the Kongu region?

A) Puli Thevar B) Kattabomman C) Dheeran Chinnamalai D) Maruthu Pandiyar

11. The Vellore Mutiny of 1806, a significant early uprising, was primarily a reaction to:

A) New dress code and religious symbols for sepoys B) Increased taxation on agricultural lands C) Forced conversion policies D) The abolition of local chieftains' powers

12. Who led the protest against the 'Kudimaramathu' system's disruption by the British, advocating for traditional water management?

A) Mahatma Gandhi B) V.O. Chidambaram Pillai C) Kamarajar D) Periyar E.V. Ramasamy

13. The 'Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company' was founded by whom to promote Indian shipping and boycott British goods?

A) Subramania Bharati B) V.O. Chidambaram Pillai C) S. Satyamurti D) Rajaji

14. Which Tamil poet and freedom fighter popularized the concept of 'Swaraj' and 'Swadeshi' through his writings and speeches?

A) Bharathidasan B) Subramania Bharati C) Kannadasan D) Vairamuthu

15. The 'Madras Mahajana Sabha' played a crucial role in articulating political demands in Tamil Nadu. When was it founded?

A) 1857 B) 1884 C) 1905 D) 1920

16. Who was a prominent leader from Tamil Nadu in the Indian National Congress and a key figure in the Non-Cooperation Movement?

A) Kamal Haasan B) C. Rajagopalachari C) M. Karunanidhi D) J. Jayalalithaa

17. The 'Salt Satyagraha' in Tamil Nadu was led by C. Rajagopalachari, starting from:

A) Madras B) Vedaranyam C) Tiruchirappalli D) Salem

18. Which Tamil Nadu leader, known as 'Periyar', advocated for social reform alongside political freedom?

A) E.V. Ramasamy B) K. Kamaraj C) C.N. Annadurai D) M.G. Ramachandran

19. The 'Tiruppur Kumaran' is revered as 'Kodi Kaatha Kumaran' (The Martyr who Protected the Flag). He died during:

A) The Salt Satyagraha B) The Civil Disobedience Movement C) A protest against the Simon Commission D) The Quit India Movement

20. Which movement, initiated by Mahatma Gandhi, saw significant participation from Tamil Nadu, including the famous Vedaranyam Salt March?

A) Non-Cooperation Movement B) Khilafat Movement C) Civil Disobedience Movement D) Quit India Movement

21. Who was the first woman from Tamil Nadu to join the Indian National Congress and actively participate in freedom movements?

A) Lakshmi Sahgal B) Annie Besant C) Sister Nivedita D) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy

22. Which prominent Tamil woman leader was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in the Salt Satyagraha?

A) Sarojini Naidu B) Durgabai Deshmukh C) Rukmini Devi Arundale D) Ammu Swaminathan

23. The 'Abhivrudhi Sangam' was an organization that promoted women's education and social upliftment in Tamil Nadu during the freedom struggle. Who was its founder?

A) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy B) Rukmini Devi Arundale C) Ambujammal Srinivasan D) P. S. Lakshmi Ammal

24. Which Tamil Nadu woman leader was instrumental in establishing the Adyar Cancer Institute and advocating for women's rights?

A) Durgabai Deshmukh B) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy C) Ambujammal Srinivasan D) Ammu Swaminathan

25. The 'Vanar Sena' and 'Maganar Sena' were children's volunteer groups organized in Tamil Nadu during the freedom struggle. Who was a key organizer?

A) Kamaraj B) Periyar C) Rajaji D) V.O.C.

26. Which Tamil woman was a revolutionary who hoisted the Indian flag at Stuttgart in 1907, advocating for India's independence?

A) Annie Besant B) Sarojini Naidu C) Bhikaiji Cama D) Rani Lakshmibai

27. The 'Devadasi system' abolition movement in Tamil Nadu had significant support from women activists during the freedom struggle. Who was a leading figure?

A) Kasturba Gandhi B) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy C) Lakshmi Sahgal D) Aruna Asaf Ali

28. Which Tamil Nadu woman leader was imprisoned for her participation in the Quit India Movement?

A) Ambujammal Srinivasan B) Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay C) Durgabai Deshmukh D) Swarup Rani Nehru

29. The 'Mahila Seva Samaj' in Tamil Nadu was established to empower women and involve them in national activities. Who was its key proponent?

A) Annie Besant B) Sister Nivedita C) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy D) Sarojini Naidu

30. Who among the following Tamil leaders, known for his fiery speeches, inspired many to join the freedom struggle?

A) K.A.P. Viswanatham B) S. Satyamurti C) T. Prakasam D) V.V. Giri

31. The 'Kallumaiakkal' (liquor prohibition) movement in Tamil Nadu, intertwined with the freedom struggle, was championed by:

A) Periyar E.V. Ramasamy B) Anna Durai C) Mahatma Gandhi D) V.O.C.

32. Which significant event in Tamil Nadu's freedom struggle involved a protest against the imposition of Hindi in government offices?

A) Anti-Simon Commission protests B) Anti-Hindi agitation C) Temple Entry Movement D) Farmers' protests

33. The 'Jallikattu' protest, while modern, has historical roots in cultural assertion against colonial interference, similar to early agitations.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

34. Who was the first woman President of the Madras Provincial Congress Committee?

A) Sarojini Naidu B) Durgabai Deshmukh C) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy D) Ambujammal Srinivasan

35. The 'Bharata Mata Society' had branches in Tamil Nadu, promoting nationalist ideas. Who was a key figure associated with it?

A) V.V.S. Iyer B) Subramania Bharati C) V.O.C. D) S.P. Somasundaram

36. Which Tamil Nadu leader was known for his 'One Caste, One God, One Religion for Man' philosophy, influencing the social reform aspect of the freedom struggle?

A) Kamaraj B) Periyar E.V. Ramasamy C) C.N. Annadurai D) M. Karunanidhi

37. The 'Kappal Ottiya Tamilan' (The Tamil Who Sailed Ships) is a title given to:

A) Subramania Bharati B) V.O. Chidambaram Pillai C) Mahakavi Bharathiyar D) Thiruvalluvar

38. Who was the Governor-General of India during the Vellore Mutiny of 1806?

A) Lord William Bentinck B) Lord Cornwallis C) Lord Wellesley D) Lord Minto

39. The 'District Congress Committees' in Tamil Nadu were crucial for mobilizing people during the freedom struggle. Which was one of the earliest established?

A) Madurai B) Coimbatore C) Tiruchirappalli D) Salem

40. Which Tamil woman leader was a prominent figure in the 'Quit India' movement and later became a Member of Parliament?

A) Ambujammal Srinivasan B) Durgabai Deshmukh C) Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay D) Annie Besant

41. The 'Swaraj Party' had a significant presence in Tamil Nadu, advocating for entry into legislative councils. Who was a prominent leader from the region?

A) Subramania Bharati B) S. Satyamurti C) V.O.C. D) Periyar

42. Who is credited with establishing the first Tamil newspaper, 'Swadesamitran', which played a vital role in disseminating nationalist ideas?

A) G. Subramania Iyer B) Subramania Bharati C) V.O. Chidambaram Pillai D) T.S. Tirumurti

43. The 'Satyagraha Sabha' was formed in Madras in 1919 to protest against the:

A) Simon Commission B) Rowlatt Act C) Government of India Act 1919 D) Partition of Bengal

44. Who was the commander of the British forces that defeated and captured Veerapandiya Kattabomman?

A) Major General Agnew B) Colonel Heron C) Captain Stephen Smith D) Major Bannerman

45. The 'Temple Entry Authorization and Regulation Act' of 1939 in Madras Presidency was a significant social reform measure championed by:

A) C. Rajagopalachari B) K. Kamaraj C) Periyar E.V. Ramasamy D) C.N. Annadurai

46. Which of the following was NOT an early form of resistance against British rule in Tamil Nadu?

A) Puli Thevar's revolts B) Vellore Mutiny C) Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 D) Kattabomman's defiance

47. The 'Civil Marriage Act' of 1872, which allowed inter-caste and inter-religious marriages, was supported by many social reformers in Tamil Nadu during the freedom struggle.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

48. Who was the first woman minister in the Madras Presidency and a key figure in women's empowerment during the freedom struggle?

A) Durgabai Deshmukh B) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy C) Ambujammal Srinivasan D) Saraswathi Pandian

49. The 'Quit India Movement' in Tamil Nadu saw significant participation, with protests and underground activities. Who was a notable leader during this phase in the region?

A) K. Kamaraj B) C. Rajagopalachari C) V.O. Chidambaram Pillai D) S. Satyamurti

50. The role of women in the freedom struggle in Tamil Nadu was multifaceted, including participation in protests, organizing, and:

A) Engaging in armed combat B) Establishing educational institutions C) Negotiating treaties D) Leading military campaigns

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