Chapter 9 HISTORY : Nationalism in India — Online MCQ Test
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Chapter 9 HISTORY : Nationalism in India — Important Questions & Answers
Which movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920?
- A. Civil Disobedience Movement
- B. Non-Cooperation Movement
- C. Quit India Movement
- D. Swadeshi Movement
Answer: B. Non-Cooperation Movement
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920 to protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Rowlatt Act.
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920 to protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Rowlatt Act.
Who was the author of the book 'Hind Swaraj'?
- A. Jawaharlal Nehru
- B. Subhash Chandra Bose
- C. Mahatma Gandhi
- D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi wrote the book 'Hind Swaraj' in 1909, expressing his views on British rule in India.
Mahatma Gandhi wrote the book 'Hind Swaraj' in 1909, expressing his views on British rule in India.
Why did Mahatma Gandhi call off the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A. Pressure from the British government
- B. Chauri Chaura incident
- C. Lack of funds
- D. Differences with Jinnah
Answer: B. Chauri Chaura incident
Gandhi withdrew the movement in 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident, where protesters turned violent and burned a police station.
Gandhi withdrew the movement in 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident, where protesters turned violent and burned a police station.
How did the First World War affect the economic situation in India?
- A. It led to a decrease in military expenditure
- B. It created extreme hardship due to price rise and new taxes
- C. It led to an immediate boom in agricultural exports
- D. It reduced the demand for forced recruitment of soldiers
Answer: B. It created extreme hardship due to price rise and new taxes
The war led to increased defense expenditure, hiked customs duties, and the introduction of income tax, causing immense hardship.
The war led to increased defense expenditure, hiked customs duties, and the introduction of income tax, causing immense hardship.
Why did the Simon Commission fail in India?
- A. It had only British members and no Indian members
- B. It suggested partition of India
- C. It was too expensive for the British government
- D. It favored the Princely states
Answer: A. It had only British members and no Indian members
The Simon Commission faced 'Go Back' protests because it lacked any Indian representation to discuss constitutional changes.
The Simon Commission faced 'Go Back' protests because it lacked any Indian representation to discuss constitutional changes.