Modern India 2019 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What did the Charter Act of 1813 end?
The trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China
The Act asserted British Crown sovereignty over Indian territories and controlled revenues through British Parliament.
What was a significant cause behind the Charter Act of 1813?
The expiry of privileges granted under the 1793 Act
Other causes included demands by free-trade enthusiasts and financial strains on the Company.
What was one of the salient features of the Charter Act of 1813?
The Company’s monopoly over trade with India was abolished, but it retained monopoly over the tea trade and trade with China
It also included provisions for education and allowed missionaries to preach in India.
What was established by Pitt’s India Act 1784?
An authority in England to supervise the company’s affairs known as the Board of Control
This Act also gave British Parliament control over Indian revenues.
Who were the key figures in the Swadeshi Movement?
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Bipin Chandra Pal
- Lala Lajpat Rai
The movement was launched in 1905 as a protest against the partition of Bengal.
What did the Swadeshi Movement contribute to?
The revival of indigenous artisan crafts and industries
It promoted the use of locally produced goods and fostered nationalism.
What was the purpose of the National Council of Education established in 1906?
To promote technical education and national consciousness among Indians
This was part of the broader goals of the Swadeshi Movement.
Which movement was set up by Mahatma Gandhi in September 1932?
All India Anti-Untouchability League
This movement aimed at the eradication of untouchability.
Who founded the All India Kisan Sabha?
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
This peasant movement was founded during the Lucknow session of INC in April 1936.
What was the Self-Respect Movement against?
Brahmanical dominance in society
It was started in Tamil Nadu in 1925 by E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker.
Which statement is correct regarding Mahatma Gandhi and the indentured labour system?
Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the indentured labour system
This system involved contract labor in the British Empire.
Did Mahatma Gandhi support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War in Lord Chelmsford’s War Conference?
False
Gandhi did not support this resolution; he aimed for swaraj instead.
What happened after the breaking of the Salt Law by Indian people?
The Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers
This occurred following Gandhi’s Dandi March on April 6, 1930.
Who was the President of the All India Liberal Federation?
Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru
He played a key role in advocating for constitutional reforms during India’s freedom movement.
What role did K. C. Neogy hold in the Constituent Assembly?
Member
He contributed to economic discussions and later served as Finance Minister.
Who was General Secretary of the Communist Party of India?
P. C. Joshi
He led the CPI during a significant period in India’s independence movement.
