Q. What was the main purpose of the Quit India Movement launched in 1942?
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A.
Demand for constitutional reforms
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B.
Immediate independence from British rule
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C.
Social equality
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D.
Economic rights
Solution
The Quit India Movement launched in 1942 aimed for immediate independence from British rule.
Correct Answer:
B
— Immediate independence from British rule
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Q. What was the primary cause of the Indian National Congress's formation in 1885?
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A.
Demand for independence
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B.
Social reforms
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C.
Economic grievances
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D.
Cultural revival
Solution
The Indian National Congress was formed primarily to address economic grievances and represent Indian interests.
Correct Answer:
C
— Economic grievances
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Q. What was the primary goal of the Quit India Movement launched in 1942?
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A.
To gain independence from British rule
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B.
To promote social reforms
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C.
To establish a new constitution
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D.
To support the British in World War II
Solution
The primary goal of the Quit India Movement launched in 1942 was to gain independence from British rule.
Correct Answer:
A
— To gain independence from British rule
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Q. What was the significance of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919?
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A.
It marked the beginning of the Indian National Congress
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B.
It led to the formation of the Muslim League
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C.
It galvanized Indian opinion against British rule
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D.
It resulted in the end of the British Raj
Solution
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919 galvanized Indian opinion against British rule.
Correct Answer:
C
— It galvanized Indian opinion against British rule
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Q. What year did the British East India Company officially take control of India?
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A.
1757
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B.
1857
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C.
1947
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D.
1600
Solution
The British East India Company officially took control of India after the Battle of Plassey in 1757.
Correct Answer:
A
— 1757
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Q. Which act marked the end of British rule in India?
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A.
Government of India Act
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B.
Indian Independence Act
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C.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
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D.
Rowlatt Act
Solution
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 marked the end of British rule in India.
Correct Answer:
B
— Indian Independence Act
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Q. Which act was passed in 1919 that allowed the British to arrest Indians without trial?
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A.
Government of India Act
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B.
Rowlatt Act
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C.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
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D.
Indian Independence Act
Solution
The Rowlatt Act, passed in 1919, allowed the British to arrest Indians without trial.
Correct Answer:
B
— Rowlatt Act
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Q. Which act was passed in 1919 to increase Indian participation in governance?
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A.
Government of India Act
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B.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
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C.
Rowlatt Act
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D.
Indian Independence Act
Solution
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 aimed to increase Indian participation in governance.
Correct Answer:
B
— Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
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Q. Which event is known as the Sepoy Mutiny?
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A.
First War of Independence
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B.
Partition of Bengal
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C.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
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D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
Solution
The Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the First War of Independence, occurred in 1857 as a rebellion against British rule.
Correct Answer:
A
— First War of Independence
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Q. Which Indian leader is known for his role in the Indian independence movement and later became the first Prime Minister of India?
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A.
Mahatma Gandhi
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B.
Sardar Patel
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C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
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D.
B.R. Ambedkar
Solution
Jawaharlal Nehru is known for his role in the Indian independence movement and later became the first Prime Minister of India.
Correct Answer:
C
— Jawaharlal Nehru
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Q. Which movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch in 1930 to protest against the salt tax?
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A.
Civil Disobedience Movement
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B.
Non-Cooperation Movement
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C.
Swadeshi Movement
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D.
Quit India Movement
Solution
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930 to protest against the salt tax.
Correct Answer:
A
— Civil Disobedience Movement
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Q. Who led the Salt March in 1930 as a form of nonviolent protest?
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A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
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B.
Mahatma Gandhi
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C.
Subhas Chandra Bose
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D.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Solution
Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March in 1930 as a nonviolent protest against British salt laws.
Correct Answer:
B
— Mahatma Gandhi
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Q. Who was the first Governor-General of India after the British Crown took control in 1858?
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A.
Lord Canning
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B.
Lord Curzon
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C.
Lord Wellesley
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D.
Lord Mountbatten
Solution
Lord Canning was the first Governor-General of India after the British Crown took control in 1858.
Correct Answer:
A
— Lord Canning
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Q. Who was the first Governor-General of India?
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A.
Warren Hastings
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B.
Lord Curzon
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C.
Lord Mountbatten
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D.
Robert Clive
Solution
Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of India, serving from 1773 to 1785.
Correct Answer:
A
— Warren Hastings
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Q. Who was the last Viceroy of India?
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A.
Lord Wavell
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B.
Lord Mountbatten
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C.
Lord Curzon
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D.
Warren Hastings
Solution
Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India, serving from 1947 until independence.
Correct Answer:
B
— Lord Mountbatten
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Q. Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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A.
Mahatma Gandhi
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B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
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C.
Subhas Chandra Bose
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D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Solution
Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Indian National Congress during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920.
Correct Answer:
A
— Mahatma Gandhi
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