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History Unit 8: Nationalism: Gandhian Phase — Online MCQ Test

Q: In which year did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?

Answer: B. 1915 — Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in January 1915.

Q: The Champaran Satyagraha was launched by Gandhi in the year:

Answer: A. 1917 — Champaran Satyagraha, the first Gandhian satyagraha in India, took place in 1917 against the Tinkathia system.

Q: Why did Gandhi withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Answer: B. Due to the Chauri Chaura incident — Gandhi withdrew the movement after the violent incident at Chauri Chaura in 1922 where a police station was set on fire.

Q: Which event acted as the immediate trigger for the Quit India Movement in 1942?

Answer: A. The failure of the Cripps Mission — The failure of the Cripps Mission to provide a concrete roadmap for self-government led Gandhi to launch the Quit India Movement.

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 10th SOCIAL SCIENCE — History Unit 8: Nationalism: Gandhian Phase, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

In which year did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?

A. 1914
B. 1915 ✓
C. 1916
D. 1917

Answer: B. 1915
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in January 1915.

The Champaran Satyagraha was launched by Gandhi in the year:

A. 1917 ✓
B. 1918
C. 1919
D. 1920

Answer: A. 1917
Champaran Satyagraha, the first Gandhian satyagraha in India, took place in 1917 against the Tinkathia system.

Why did Gandhi withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?

A. Due to lack of funds
B. Due to the Chauri Chaura incident ✓
C. Due to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre
D. Due to the arrest of Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: B. Due to the Chauri Chaura incident
Gandhi withdrew the movement after the violent incident at Chauri Chaura in 1922 where a police station was set on fire.

Which event acted as the immediate trigger for the Quit India Movement in 1942?

A. The failure of the Cripps Mission ✓
B. The announcement of the August Offer
C. The Simon Commission's recommendations
D. The passing of the Government of India Act 1935

Answer: A. The failure of the Cripps Mission
The failure of the Cripps Mission to provide a concrete roadmap for self-government led Gandhi to launch the Quit India Movement.

Consider the impact of the 1935 Government of India Act. Which of the following is true?

A. It completely abolished provincial autonomy.
B. It was the basis for the elections held in 1937, which the Congress won in most provinces. ✓
C. It was immediately rejected by all political parties without debate.
D. It granted full dominion status to India instantly.

Answer: B. It was the basis for the elections held in 1937, which the Congress won in most provinces.
The 1935 Act provided provincial autonomy, and the Congress performed well in the 1937 provincial elections held under its provisions.