Question 1

Which of the following was NOT one of the three main demands of the Indian National Congress at its early sessions during the 1880s-1890s?

Accepted Answer

The early Congress focused on constitutional reforms, expansion of legislative councils, and civil service reforms. Universal adult suffrage was NOT a demand during this period; the Congress initially sought limited franchise expansion.

Question 2

Who led the Revolt of 1857, and which of the following was NOT a major center of the revolt?

Accepted Answer

The Revolt of 1857 was a widespread uprising against British rule. While Meerut, Delhi, Lucknow, and Kanpur were major centers, Calcutta (Kolkata) was NOT a significant center of the 1857 revolt.

Question 3

In which year did Mahatma Gandhi launch the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Accepted Answer

The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 1 August 1920. It was the first mass movement against British rule and urged Indians to boycott British goods, institutions, and honors.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March (Dandi March) is correct?

Accepted Answer

The Salt March was conducted in 1930 as a protest against the British Salt Monopoly. Gandhi walked from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, covering approximately 240 miles in 24 days, starting on 12 March 1930.

Question 5

Which of the following events is correctly matched with its year during the Indian Freedom Struggle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

In which year did India adopt its Constitution, and who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 January 1950. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee that prepared the Constitution.

Question 7

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 8

The Partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of two independent nations. Which of the following correctly identifies them and the date of independence?

Accepted Answer

The Partition of India in 1947 led to the creation of the Dominion of India (August 15, 1947) and the Dominion of Pakistan (August 14, 1947).

Question 9

The Revolt of 1857 began in which city, and which regiment played a key role in triggering it?

Accepted Answer

The Revolt of 1857 began in Meerut on May 10, 1857, when soldiers of the 3rd Bengal Cavalry refused to use the greased cartridges and revolted against British rule.

Question 10

Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March (Dandi March) took place in which year, and what was its primary objective?

Accepted Answer

The Salt March occurred in 1930 and was aimed at breaking the British salt monopoly and protesting the Salt Act, becoming a pivotal moment in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Question 11

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year, and from which city?

Accepted Answer

The Quit India Movement was launched on 8 August 1942 from Bombay (now Mumbai) at the All India Congress Committee session.

Question 12

The Revolt of 1857 began in which city, and which Indian soldier is credited with initiating it?

Accepted Answer

The Revolt of 1857 began in Meerut on 10 May 1857, and Mangal Pandey, a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry, is credited with firing the first shot of the rebellion.

Question 13

The Partition of India occurred in which year, and which British Viceroy was responsible for overseeing the transfer of power?

Accepted Answer

The Partition of India occurred on 15 August 1947 (Independence Day). Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last British Viceroy of India, oversaw the transfer of power and the partition process.

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT one of the three main demands of the Indian National Congress at the time of its founding in 1885?

Accepted Answer

The early Congress focused on constitutional reforms, expansion of legislative councils, and greater Indian participation in administration. Universal adult suffrage was NOT a primary demand in 1885; it became a focus later.

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. General Reginald Dyer ordered troops to fire on an unarmed crowd, killing approximately 379 people (official figure) though estimates vary.

Question 16

The Salt March, a pivotal act of civil disobedience, was led by Mahatma Gandhi in which year and covered approximately how many kilometers?

Accepted Answer

The Salt March took place in 1930 and covered approximately 240 kilometers from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi on the Arabian Sea coast.

Question 17

The Revolt of 1857 began in which city, and which Indian soldier is credited with igniting the initial spark of the rebellion?

Accepted Answer

The Revolt of 1857 began in Meerut on 10 May 1857. Mangal Pandey, a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Infantry, is credited with firing the first shot and inciting the rebellion against British rule.

Question 18

At which session of the Indian National Congress was the demand for 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) formally adopted?

Accepted Answer

The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress, held in December 1929 under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, passed the historic Purna Swaraj resolution. January 26, 1930 was declared as the first Independence Day, and the tricolour flag was unfurled on the banks of the Ravi river.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the Quit India Movement (1942) is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, at the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) session in Bombay. Gandhi's famous slogan was 'Do or Die' ('Karo ya Maro'). The movement demanded immediate British withdrawal from India and was the most widespread civil disobedience campaign of the freedom struggle.

Question 20

Which of the following pairs correctly matches a Civil Disobedience Movement campaign with its primary focus or location?

Accepted Answer

The Salt March (1930) was the primary campaign of the Civil Disobedience Movement, led by Gandhi from Sabarmati to Dandi to protest the British salt monopoly. The Quit India Movement (1942) was a separate, later movement demanding immediate British withdrawal.

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