Nationalism and Independence - Question Bank
1. The 'Simla Conference' of 1945, convened by Viceroy Lord Wavell, aimed to discuss:
2. Who was the Prime Minister of Britain when India gained independence in 1947?
3. The 'Bolshevik Revolution' in Russia in 1917 had an indirect influence on the Indian nationalist movement by:
4. Who is known for his role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union after independence?
5. The 'Government of India Act, 1935' introduced:
6. The 'Bhoodan Movement', aimed at voluntary land redistribution, was initiated by:
7. Who was the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress?
8. 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?
9. The 'Viceroy's Executive Council' was expanded to include more Indian members through which Act, marking a step towards greater Indian participation in governance?
10. Which leader articulated the 'Two-Nation Theory' as the basis for the demand for Pakistan?
11. The 'Indian Councils Act of 1909', also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced:
12. Who was the last Viceroy of India, overseeing the partition and independence of the country?
13. The 'Sapru Committee Report' of 1945 suggested:
14. Who among the following was a prominent leader of the revolutionary movement and associated with the Chittagong Armoury Raid?
15. The 'Moplah Rebellion' of 1921, a significant uprising, took place in which region of India?
16. Which treaty formally ended British rule in India and led to the establishment of the Dominions of India and Pakistan?
17. 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:
18. The 'Bardoli Satyagraha' of 1928, a significant peasant movement, was led by:
19. Who is credited with the formation of the 'Forward Bloc' within the Indian National Congress in 1939?
20. The 'Cabinet Mission Plan' of 1946 proposed a structure for India's future government. What was its primary recommendation regarding the grouping of provinces?
21. Who was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after independence?
22. The 'August Offer' made by the British government in 1940 proposed:
23. Who among the following was a prominent leader of the peasant movement in Oudh and associated with the Kisan Sabha?
24. The Simon Commission, appointed in 1927, was boycotted by Indian political parties because:
25. Which of the following was NOT a major objective of the Indian National Congress in its early phase (1885-1905)?
26. The 'Azad Hind Fauj' (Indian National Army) was initially formed by:
27. Who was the principal architect of the Indian Constitution?
28. The Cripps Mission, sent to India in 1942, aimed to secure Indian cooperation for the British war effort by promising:
29. Which Indian leader was known for his secular ideals and served as the first Education Minister of independent India?
30. The slogan 'Do or Die' (Karo ya Maro) was given by Mahatma Gandhi during which movement?
31. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
32. The 'Poorna Swaraj' resolution, advocating for complete independence, was adopted by the Indian National Congress at its session held in:
33. Which revolutionary leader, known for his assassination of a British official, inspired Bhagat Singh?
34. The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and which other major political organization?
35. Who is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and authored 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?
36. The Ghadar Party, formed by Indian immigrants in North America, aimed to:
37. 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?
38. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
39. The Non-Cooperation Movement, initiated by Mahatma Gandhi, was called off following which incident?
40. Which political party was formed in 1906 with the goal of achieving Swaraj through constitutional means?
41. The Rowlatt Act, passed in 1919, allowed for:
42. 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'?
43. Who founded the Indian National Army (INA) with the aim of securing Indian independence during World War II?
44. The 'Quit India Movement', a significant mass civil disobedience campaign, was launched by the Indian National Congress in which year?
45. Which Indian leader is famously associated with the Dandi March, a non-violent act of civil disobedience against the salt tax?
46. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a brutal incident where British troops fired on a peaceful gathering, occurred in which city?
47. The 'Home Rule Movement' in India, inspired by the Irish Home Rule Movement, was initiated by:
48. 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?
49. Who is considered the 'Father of Indian Nationalism' for his early and forceful advocacy of Swaraj (self-rule)?
50. The 'Drain of Wealth' theory, a critique of British economic policies in India, was prominently articulated by which Indian nationalist leader?