Modern India 2020 Flashcards
(33 cards)
What was the Rakhmabai case of 1884 primarily about?
The age of consent and the right of a woman to refuse to live with her husband after a child marriage
This case sparked a debate on marriage and women’s rights in India.
Who was Dr. Rukhmabai?
An Indian physician and feminist, one of the first practicing women doctors in colonial India
She was involved in a landmark legal case regarding her marriage as a child bride.
At what age was Rakhmabai married?
Eleven years old
Her husband, Dadaji Bhikaji, was nineteen at the time of their marriage.
What did Dadaji Bhikaji seek in court in 1885?
Restitution of conjugal rights
This legal provision allowed a husband to seek the return of his wife to the marital home.
Who formed the Rakhmabai Defense Committee?
Behramji Malabari and Pandita Ramabai
They defended Rakhmabai during her legal battles.
What significant law was influenced by the Rakhmabai case?
The Age of Consent Act of 1891
This law addressed the age at which consent could be legally given for marriage.
Indigo cultivation in India declined due to its unprofitability in the world market. True or False?
True
The decline was primarily caused by the invention and production of cheaper synthetic dyes.
What was the primary purpose of establishing Fort William College?
To train British civilians for administrative purposes in India
The college aimed to equip British officials with knowledge about Indian languages and culture.
What does ‘Ulgulan’ or ‘The Great Tumult’ refer to?
Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900
This was a significant tribal rebellion against British rule in the Chotanagpur region.
What was the primary cause of the Munda Rebellion?
Exploitation by British colonizers, zamindars, and missionaries
The Mundas lost their land and were forced into labor under oppressive conditions.
What was one significant outcome of the Munda Rebellion?
The enactment of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908
This act restricted the transfer of tribal land to non-tribal people.
The Industrial Revolution ruined Indian handicrafts. True or False?
True
It led to the mass production of cheaper British goods that outcompeted traditional handicrafts.
Which book warned against the Colonial State’s hypnotic conquest of the mind?
Desher Katha by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar
This book played a significant role in shaping nationalist thought during the freedom struggle.
What was one of the key demands of the Indian National Congress in the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
Release of political prisoners
This was part of the conditions negotiated to address the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Fill in the blank: The Gandhi-Irwin Pact marked a shift in British policy, acknowledging the __________ influence.
Indian National Congress
This recognition set the stage for future constitutional negotiations.
What did the Gandhi-Irwin Pact allow in terms of salt production?
The right to produce salt
This was a symbolic demand challenging British economic control.
What did the Congress demand regarding civil liberties?
The removal of all repressive laws, ordinances, and restrictions imposed on civil liberties, including the freedom of speech, press, and assembly.
This demand aimed to restore fundamental rights to the Indian populace during colonial rule.
What was the Congress’s stance on confiscated property?
The INC sought the return of lands and properties confiscated from farmers and activists during the civil disobedience protests.
This demand was crucial for addressing the injustices faced by those involved in the movement.
What was a key demand for the Indian National Congress in negotiations?
Recognition of Congress as a legitimate political entity.
This recognition was essential for the INC to play a significant role in future governance.
What conditions did the British government propose during negotiations?
Conditions included:
* Suspending the Civil Disobedience Movement
* Participating in the Second Round Table Conference
* Cooperating to maintain law and order
These conditions were aimed at stabilizing the political situation in India.
What was the British government’s request regarding the Civil Disobedience Movement?
An immediate suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement and a cessation of all forms of protest against British rule.
This request was part of the British strategy to control the unrest in India.
Who invited the INC to the Second Round Table Conference?
Lord Irwin.
The conference aimed to discuss constitutional reforms and the future governance of India.
What was a significant outcome of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
The release of political prisoners and the right to produce salt for domestic use were accepted.
These outcomes were seen as concessions from the British government.
What did the British government agree to regarding political prisoners?
To release most of the political prisoners arrested during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
This was considered a significant victory for the INC.
