C21 - The Gathering Storm 1927-30 - Indian History - INM

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In 1928, how did the Indian public react to the arrival of the Simon Commission?

A) Welcomed it as a positive step towards independence

B) Indifferent, as it was seen as a routine political process

C) Strong boycott and protests across major cities

D) Acceptance with minor protests

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History

What was a significant recommendation of the Nehru Report of 1928?

A) Partition of India into separate nations

B) Grant of complete independence to India

C) Introduction of Dominion Status for India

D) Continuation of British rule with minor reforms

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What condition did the Indian National Congress set in 1928 for launching a civil disobedience movement?

A) Immediate withdrawal of the Simon Commission

B) Grant of full independence within a year

C) Acceptance of a constitution based on Dominion Status by the end of the year

D) Release of all political prisoners

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Who was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress during the critical Lahore session in 1929?

A) Mahatma Gandhi

B) Motilal Nehru

C) Jawaharlal Nehru

D) Sardar Patel

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The death of which leader became a rallying point against the Simon Commission?

A) Bhagat Singh

B) Lala Lajpat Rai

C) Chandra Shekhar Azad

D) Subhas Chandra Bose

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History

What was the goal declared by the Indian National Congress in its session in 1928?

A) Immediate complete independence

B) Gradual transition to self-rule

C) Establishment of a federal structure

D) Dominion Status within a set timeframe

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History

How did the British Government respond to the Indian demands for constitutional reform in the late 1920s?

A) Immediate granting of Dominion Status

B) Complete rejection of Indian demands

C) Appointment of the Simon Commission

D) Declaration of India as an independent nation

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History

Which event in 1928 symbolized the defiance against the Simon Commission in Madras?

A) A massive hunger strike

B) The unfurling of the Indian flag

C) T. Prakasam baring his chest to the police

D) A large-scale gherao of the commission members

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History

Who emerged as key leaders of the youth and student movements during the struggle against the Simon Commission?

A) Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel

B) Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose

C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal

D) Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru

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History

What was a key focus of Mahatma Gandhi's activities after his release from jail in 1924?

A) Organizing armed resistance

B) Focusing solely on constructive programmes

C) Travelling across India to prepare for direct political action

D) Negotiating with the British for constitutional reforms

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History

According to the Independence Pledge, what was one of the economic consequences of British rule in India?

A) Rise in Indian industrial output

B) Improvement in agricultural productivity

C) Destruction of village industries like hand-spinning

D) Increase in average income of Indians

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What did the Independence Pledge criticize about the political aspect of British rule in India?

A) Grant of limited self-rule

B) Establishment of a federal structure

C) Lack of real political power for Indians

D) Introduction of democratic institutions

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How did the Independence Pledge describe the impact of British economic policies on the Indian peasantry?

A) Beneficial due to modern agricultural techniques

B) Neutral, with no significant impact

C) Damaging due to heavy taxation and manipulation of customs and currency

D) Positive, as it led to increased trade opportunities

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According to the Independence Pledge, how did British rule affect India culturally and spiritually?

A) It enhanced cultural diversity and spiritual freedom

B) It had a minimal impact on Indian culture and spirituality

C) It disconnected Indians from their cultural moorings and weakened their spirit of resistance

D) It promoted a fusion of Indian and Western cultures

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What was the criticism of the British educational system in India as mentioned in the Independence Pledge?

A) It was highly advanced and inaccessible to the common people

B) It focused too much on Indian languages and culture

C) It alienated Indians from their heritage and fostered subservience

D) It was underfunded and lacked infrastructure

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What significant role did the youth play in the national movement against the Simon Commission?

A) Formed the backbone of the peaceful protest campaigns

B) Focused mainly on promoting British educational reforms

C) Acted as mediators between British authorities and Indian leaders

D) Limited involvement in political activities

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How did socialist ideas begin to influence the Indian national movement in the late 1920s?

A) Through the direct intervention of Soviet leaders

B) By the influence of leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Bose

C) Due to the declining influence of Gandhian philosophy

D) Through British attempts to modernize Indian political thought

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