Modern India 2013 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Why did the people of India agitate against the Simon Commission?
Because there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
The Simon Commission was composed entirely of British members, which was seen as a deliberate insult to Indian aspirations.
What was the primary purpose of the Simon Commission formed in 1927?
To review the working of the Government of India Act 1919 and suggest reforms
The commission was boycotted by Indian political organizations due to lack of Indian representation.
What slogan was popularized in response to the Simon Commission?
Simon Go Back
This slogan reflected widespread opposition to the commission across India.
The Quit India Movement was launched in response to which proposal?
Cripps Proposals
The Cripps Mission aimed to gain Indian cooperation during World War II but failed, leading to the Quit India Movement.
When was the Quit India Movement launched?
August 8, 1942
It was launched by Gandhi at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee.
What was the main demand of the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal?
The reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
The movement was led by sharecroppers against oppressive landlords.
What were the causes of the Tebhaga Movement?
Economic exploitation, the 1943 famine, and the unimplemented Floud Commission recommendations
These factors fueled resentment among sharecroppers towards landlords.
What slogan did the Tebhaga Movement use?
Adhi noy, Tebhaga chai
This translates to ‘We want two-thirds’, emphasizing the demand for a fair share of produce.
Who was Annie Besant?
A British social reformer and activist responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
She was also the founder of the Theosophical Society and once the President of the Indian National Congress.
What was the Ilbert Bill controversy about?
The removal of disqualifications imposed on Indian magistrates regarding the trial of Europeans
The controversy highlighted racial bias in the colonial judicial system.
What did the Ilbert Bill aim to change in the Indian judicial system?
It aimed to allow Indian judges to hear cases involving British subjects
This was met with strong opposition from the European community in India.
What was the Radcliffe Committee appointed to do?
To delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan
The Radcliffe Line was established as a result of the committee’s work.
What was the outcome of the Radcliffe Award?
It divided British India into two new countries, India and Pakistan
The division led to widespread violence and displacement.
