Sst 8 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What was the primary goal of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885?
To obtain a greater share in government for educated Indians.
True or False: The partition of Bengal in 1905 was aimed at promoting Hindu-Muslim unity.
False
Fill in the blank: The movement for Indian independence gained momentum after the ________ in 1919.
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Who is known as the ‘Father of the Nation’ in India?
Mahatma Gandhi
What was the significance of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?
It was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League for joint action against the British.
Multiple Choice: Which act was passed by the British government in 1919 to repress Indian political activities?
Rowlatt Act
What year did the Salt March, led by Gandhi, take place?
1930
True or False: The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942.
True
Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
What was the main aim of the Non-Cooperation Movement launched in 1920?
To resist British rule through non-violent means.
Fill in the blank: The Indian National Congress adopted the goal of complete independence from Britain in ________.
1929
Multiple Choice: Which event is often cited as a catalyst for the Indian independence movement?
World War I
What was the significance of the Government of India Act 1935?
It provided for a federal structure and provincial autonomy.
Who was the prominent leader of the Muslim League during the 1940s?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
True or False: The Cripps Mission in 1942 was successful in gaining Indian support for the British war effort.
False
What was the main outcome of the Round Table Conferences held in the early 1930s?
They failed to reach any agreement on constitutional reforms.
Fill in the blank: The ‘Divide and Rule’ policy was a strategy used by the British to ________.
weaken the Indian independence movement
Who led the Civil Disobedience Movement?
Mahatma Gandhi
What year was the Indian Independence Act passed?
1947
Multiple Choice: Which of the following leaders advocated for a two-nation theory?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
What was the primary demand of the All-India Muslim League during the 1940s?
The establishment of Pakistan as a separate nation.
True or False: The Indian National Congress accepted the British proposal for partition in 1947.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a significant revolt against British rule in 1857, marking the beginning of the national movement.
Sepoy Mutiny
What role did the press play in the Indian National Movement?
It helped spread nationalist ideas and mobilized public opinion.
