Question 1

Who presided over the first session of the Indian Constituent Assembly in 1946?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided over the first session of the Indian Constituent Assembly held on December 9, 1946, in New Delhi. He was elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly.

Question 2

Which of the following was the primary objective of the Quit India Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?

Accepted Answer

The Quit India Movement, launched on August 9, 1942, demanded the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India. It was a mass civil disobedience campaign with the slogan 'Do or Die,' aiming for complete independence rather than dominion status.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the Revolt of 1857 is correct?

Accepted Answer

The Revolt of 1857 began in Meerut on May 10, 1857, and Mangal Pandey was one of the first soldiers to rebel. However, the revolt was NOT a unified national movement but rather a series of regional uprisings that lacked a common political ideology.

Question 4

The Rowlatt Act was passed in which year, and what was its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 and gave the British government powers to imprison political prisoners without trial, leading to widespread protests and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Question 5

Who among the following was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Partition of India in 1947?

Accepted Answer

Acharya Kripalani was the President of the Indian National Congress in 1947 during the Partition of India. He succeeded Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

Question 6

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in which city, and in which year?

Accepted Answer

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar, Punjab, on 13 April 1919, when British troops under General Reginald Dyer fired on unarmed Indian protesters.

Question 7

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in which city, and in which year?

Accepted Answer

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar, Punjab on 13 April 1919, when British troops under General Reginald Dyer fired on unarmed Indian civilians.

Question 8

The Revolt of 1857 is also known by which other name, and which British General is credited with suppressing it?

Accepted Answer

The Revolt of 1857 is also called the Indian Rebellion or Sepoy Mutiny. General Henry Havelock and General James Outram were key British commanders, but General Colin Campbell (later Lord Clyde) is most credited with the overall suppression of the revolt.

Question 9

In which year did Mahatma Gandhi launch the Quit India Movement, and what was its immediate trigger?

Accepted Answer

The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, at the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay. It was triggered by Gandhi's frustration with the failure of the Cripps Mission (1942) to secure meaningful independence, and it demanded immediate British withdrawal from India.

Question 10

In which year was the Indian National Congress founded, and who was its first President?

Accepted Answer

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume, and Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was elected as its first President.

Question 11

In which year was the Indian Independence Act passed by the British Parliament, formally granting independence to India?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1947. It received Royal Assent on July 18, 1947, and came into effect on August 15, 1947, marking India's independence. The Act also provided for the partition of India into India and Pakistan.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main demands of the Quit India Movement launched in 1942?

Accepted Answer

The Quit India Movement (1942) demanded immediate British withdrawal from India, but did not specifically demand the partition of India or the creation of Pakistan as a primary demand.

Question 13

Who presided over the Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress in 1916, which resulted in the Congress-League Pact?

Accepted Answer

The Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress in 1916 was presided over by Ambika Charan Majumdar, and it resulted in the historic Congress-League Pact (also called the Lucknow Pact).

Question 14

In which year was the Indian National Congress founded, and who was its first President?

Accepted Answer

The Indian National Congress was established in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume, with Womesh Chandra Banerjee as its first President. This was a pivotal moment in India's freedom struggle, marking the beginning of organized nationalist political activity.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab. General Reginald Dyer ordered troops to fire on an unarmed crowd of approximately 10,000 people gathered in the walled garden. The official death toll was 379, though estimates ranged higher. This event became a turning point in the freedom struggle and led to widespread anti-British sentiment.

Question 16

The Indian National Congress held its first session in 1885. In which city was this historic session held, and who was its first President?

Accepted Answer

The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay (now Mumbai) in December 1885. Womesh Chandra Banerjee was elected as the first President of the Congress. This session marked the formal beginning of organized nationalist politics in India.

Question 17

Which of the following correctly identifies a key outcome of the Partition of India in 1947?

Accepted Answer

The Partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of two independent nations: India and Pakistan. Pakistan was initially divided into West Pakistan and East Pakistan (which later became Bangladesh in 1971). Approximately 10-20 million people were displaced, and communal violence claimed between 200,000 to 2 million lives (estimates vary). Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy who oversaw the partition.

Question 18

The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was a controversial legislation passed by the British. Which of the following correctly describes its provisions and the Indian response?

Accepted Answer

The Rowlatt Act (also called the Sedition Act) was passed by the British Indian government in March 1919. It gave the British authorities the power to arrest and imprison political activists without trial. The Act was named after Justice Rowlatt, who headed the committee that recommended it. The Indian response was widespread civil disobedience, including hartals (strikes) and protests. Mahatma Gandhi launched the Satyagraha movement against the Act, which led to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in April 1919.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the Quit India Movement is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, at the All-India Congress Committee session held in Bombay. The movement demanded immediate British withdrawal from India and was characterized by mass civil disobedience. Gandhi's famous slogan was 'Do or Die.' The movement was suppressed by the British, and Gandhi was arrested and imprisoned at Aga Khan Palace in Pune.

Question 20

Which British Viceroy announced the Mountbatten Plan in 1947, which outlined the partition of India?

Accepted Answer

Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last British Viceroy of India, announced the Mountbatten Plan on 3 June 1947. The plan proposed the partition of India into two independent nations: India and Pakistan, with the transfer of power scheduled for 15 August 1947.

NDA Modern India & Freedom Struggle

Modern India & Freedom Struggle — Practice Questions