Mg history Flashcards
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What were the major causes of the Revolt of 1857?
The major causes included economic exploitation by the British, resentment against policies like the Doctrine of Lapse, religious and cultural interferences, and immediate grievances like the use of greased cartridges.
Who was the first governor-general of India?
Warren Hastings (1773-1785) was the first Governor-General of India.
What was the Doctrine of Lapse?
It was a policy implemented by Lord Dalhousie where any princely state without a male heir would be annexed by the British.
What was the role of the Indian National Congress in India’s independence?
Founded in 1885, INC played a crucial role in mobilizing the masses, organizing protests, and negotiating with the British for independence.
What were the main objectives of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
To boycott British goods, institutions, and services, promote swadeshi, and achieve self-governance.
Who led the Dandi March, and why?
Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March in 1930 as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement to protest the British monopoly on salt.
What was the impact of the Quit India Movement?
It led to widespread protests, British repression, and the eventual realization that India could not be ruled without Indian consent.
What were the key provisions of the Government of India Act 1935?
It introduced provincial autonomy, a federal structure, and a separate electorate system.
Who were the key leaders of the Indian independence movement?
Leaders included Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, and Sardar Patel.
What were the causes and effects of the Partition of India in 1947?
Religious tensions, political differences, and British divide-and-rule policies led to partition, causing mass migrations and communal violence.
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