C25 - The Strategic Debate 1935-38 - Indian History - INM

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History

What was the primary focus of Mahatma Gandhi's strategy during the period of non-mass struggle post the Civil Disobedience Movement?

A) Urban industrial development

B) Constructive work in villages

C) Armed rebellion

D) Diplomatic negotiations with the British

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History

Which ideology did Jawaharlal Nehru advocate for in his strategy against British colonialism?

A) Capitalism

B) Marxism

C) Monarchism

D) Anarchism

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History

According to Gandhian strategy, what was the purpose of alternating phases of vigorous mass movement and political work within the legal framework?

A) To maintain continuous violent confrontation

B) To undermine the ideological foundations of British rule

C) To fully cooperate with the British government

D) To focus solely on economic development

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History

What was the primary objective of the British Government in passing the Government of India Act of 1935?

A) To grant complete independence to India

B) To establish a fully democratic government in India

C) To integrate Indian states into the British Empire

D) To weaken the nationalist movement by co-opting segments into the colonial framework

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History

What was the primary point of contention between the Left and Right within the Congress in the late 1930s?

A) The adoption of socialism

B) Participation in provincial elections

C) Acceptance of offices under the 1935 Act

D) Support for British rule

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History

What was Nehru's view regarding the strategy for India's struggle for independence post the Lahore Resolution?

A) Favoring a gradual constitutional approach

B) Advocating for a perpetual non-cooperation and direct action policy

C) Seeking a diplomatic solution with the British

D) Supporting Gandhian non-violence without direct action

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History

What was the outcome of the Congress participation in the provincial elections of 1937?

A) Congress boycotted the elections

B) Congress won a massive mandate

C) Congress failed to win any significant seats

D) Congress formed a coalition with the British

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History

What was Nehru's view on the withdrawal of the Civil Disobedience Movement?

A) He supported it as a strategic retreat

B) He considered it a betrayal of the freedom struggle

C) He was indifferent to the movement

D) He viewed it as a necessary step towards constitutional negotiations

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History

What was Gandhi's strategy after withdrawing the Civil Disobedience Movement?

A) Direct negotiation with the British for immediate independence

B) Continued mass civil disobedience

C) Focus on constructive village work

D) Formation of a parallel government

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History

How did Nehru critique Gandhi's strategy following the Civil Disobedience Movement?

A) He fully supported Gandhi’s approach

B) He criticized it for being too radical

C) He saw it as a deviation from the goal of socialism

D) He considered it a return to moderate politics

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History

What does the Gandhian strategy of 'Struggle-Truce-Struggle' imply?

A) Continuous armed rebellion

B) Phases of mass movement alternating with political work within legal limits

C) Uninterrupted political negotiations

D) Total withdrawal from political activities

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History

What alternative strategy did Nehru propose against British colonial rule?

A) Complete alignment with British policies

B) Permanent non-cooperation and aggressive direct action

C) Passive resistance without active agitation

D) Full cooperation with the British in legislative councils

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History

What was the key feature of provincial autonomy under the Government of India Act of 1935?

A) Complete independence of provinces

B) Elected ministers controlling provincial departments, with British retaining special powers

C) Direct rule by British governors

D) Full legislative autonomy for provinces

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History

What was the British government's strategy in India after the implementation of the 1935 Act?

A) Immediate granting of full independence

B) Promoting internal divisions within the Congress

C) Total military suppression of the nationalist movement

D) Establishment of complete British control over all Indian states

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History

What was Nehru's criticism of Congress members advocating constitutional politics?

A) He accused them of being overly radical

B) He saw them as aligning with British imperial interests

C) He believed they were not politically active enough

D) He viewed it as a deviation from direct mass action against colonial rule

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History

What was the Congress strategy regarding the Government of India Act, 1935?

A) Full acceptance and cooperation

B) Total rejection and non-participation

C) Participate in elections but debate over forming governments

D) Support only in specific provinces

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History

What was the impact of Nehru's election campaign in 1937?

A) It led to a decrease in political consciousness

B) It had little to no impact on the election results

C) It significantly boosted the Congress’s electoral success and mass support

D) It caused a division within the Congress

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History

What did the British expect to achieve with the Government of India Act, 1935?

A) Immediate Indian independence

B) Strengthening of the nationalist movement

C) Weakening and division of the Indian nationalist movement

D) Total assimilation of India into the British Empire

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