Indian National Movement - Mock Quiz 11

This quiz contains questions from the following topics of Indian History – Indian National Movement

C39: The Indian National Movement —The Ideological Dimension
C1: The Revolt of 1857
C2: Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings
C3: Peasant Movements and Uprisings after 1858
C4: Foundation of the Congress: The Myth
C5: Foundation of the INC: The Reality
C6: Socio-Religious reforms and the National Awakening
C7: An Economic Critique of Colonialism

History

What provided the ideological basis for the Indian national movement?

A) Gandhiji's principle of non-violence

B) Nehru's socialist policies

C) Anti-colonial ideology

D) Demand for complete independence

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History

During the Gandhian era, what two themes were central to the agitation against colonialism?

A) Non-violence and civil disobedience

B) Drain of wealth and destruction of Indian handicraft industries

C) Salt March and Quit India Movement

D) Hindu-Muslim unity and eradication of untouchability

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History

What was the primary economic interest of the British East India Company in India?

A) Promoting industrialization

B) Developing infrastructure

C) Realization of maximum revenue

D) Encouraging Indian handicrafts

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History

How did the British manage to recapture Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?

A) Through diplomatic negotiations

B) By forming alliances with Indian rulers

C) With a combined force of British and Indian soldiers

D) Solely with British troops

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History

The British legal system in India was characterized by:

A) Elimination of corruption

B) Protection of peasants' rights

C) Oppression and extortion of the poor

D) Fair and equal treatment

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History

The imposition of free trade by the British in India led to:

A) Flourishing of Indian handicraft industries

B) Destruction of Indian handicraft industries

C) No significant change in handicraft industries

D) Improved export of Indian handicrafts

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History

Post-1857, peasant movements in India were characterized by:

A) Anti-colonial political edge

B) Limited territorial reach and specific economic objectives

C) Efforts to overthrow the entire social order

D) Led by foreign influences

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History

Which organization led by Justice Ranade supported the peasant cause in Maharashtra during the Deccan Riots?

A) Indian National Congress

B) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

C) Hindu Mahasabha

D) Muslim League

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History

What was Lord Dufferin's stance towards the Indian National Congress in its early years?

A) He was a strong supporter and advocate

B) He maintained a neutral stance

C) He was critical and opposed its political activities

D) He focused on reforming it for economic agendas

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History

What did W.C. Bonnerjee claim about the origin of the Indian National Congress?

A) It was a spontaneous Indian movement

B) It was largely influenced by Mahatma Gandhi

C) It originated under British guidance for political discussions

D) It was a response to social inequalities in India

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History

What was the ideological stance of the early Indian National Congress?

A) Socialist

B) Religious fundamentalist

C) Secular and democratic

D) Monarchist

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History

A.O. Hume, a British civil servant, played what role in the founding of the Indian National Congress?

A) He opposed its formation

B) He was a chief organizer

C) He was the first president

D) He was a mere spectator

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History

Who propagated the idea that all established religions of the world are true?

A) Keshub Chandra Sen

B) Swami Vivekananda

C) Raja Rammohan Roy

D) Syed Ahmed Khan

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History

Question: Who among the following reformers argued for the abolition of caste distinctions based on birth?

A) Jyotiba Phule

B) Dayanand Saraswati

C) Narayana Guru

D) All of the above

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History

What was the stance of early Indian nationalists regarding foreign capital investment in India?

A) They welcomed it for rapid industrialization.

B) They considered it an unmitigated evil.

C) They were indifferent to its source.

D) They advocated for exclusive use of foreign capital.

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Indian National Movement – Mock Quiz 11