Beaconhouse School System

Northern Region HISTORY GRADE-VIII (Revision Plan)

Chapter 6: INDU-MUSLIM UNITY (1912-1922)

Q.1: What is Hijrat Movement? /4

o A movement started by some Ulamas in 1920 who declared India as Dar-ul Harb.

o 18000 Muslims from Sindh and NWFP migrated to Afghanistan.

o They sold their land and properties to settle there

o Afghan Government refused to accommodate them

o It ended with the more social and economic problems for these Muslim. (Accept any four
points)

Q.2: Why was the Non-Cooperation Movement Started? /7

o The Movement was started by Gandhi to collaborate with the Muslims in the cause of
Khilafat.

o This movement was also started to strengthen the cause of Indian Independence.

o This movement was started to put pressure on the British Government to show their strength.
(Explanation of all the three points is required)

Q. 3: What was the WAQF Validating Bill of 1911? /4

o It was a bill introduced by Mr. Jinnah in 1911.

o It was accepted by the British Government two years later.

o In 1894 all gifted Muslim property had been taken over by a Government measures to be
given in charity.

o Mr. Jinnah argued that this ruling was opposed to the fundamental principles of Islamic
Jurisprudence.

o He won the case of this Bill.

Q.4: Why was Lucknow Pact signed in 1916? /7

o To bring the Congress and Muslim League leadership together.

o To put pressure on British Government to self rule in India.

o To finish the differences between the two communities for the good political atmosphere in
India. (All three reasons to be explained)

Q.5: Source Question page No 43.

According to the given source what was the future British Policy towards India? /3

o Increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration

o Gradual development of self-government institutions.

o Realization of responsible government in India as an integral part of British Empire.

Q.6: What was Rowlatt Act of 1919? /4

o It was an act passed by Justice Rowlatt.

o According to this act arrest without warrant.

o Detention without bail

o Provincial government order to people where to live

Q.7: Describe the Jillain wala Bagh Tragedy of 1919? /4

o Peaceful crowd of 5000 people gathered in Jillainwala Bagh.

o General Dyer had banned the public meetings in the city

o When the news reached to the British authorities General Dyer ordered his soldiers to fire at
the unarmed crowd.

o There was no escape 379 people died and 1200 were wounded.

Q.8: Why was Khilafat Movement started in India? /6

o In order to preserve Khilafat in Turkey and protect the Holy places of Turkey.

o To remind the British their promises with the Muslims of India during the WW-I

o To show their solidarity towards the Muslism of Turkey.

 Chapter 7: COMMUNAL AND POLITICAL AWAKENING (1929-1930)
Q.1: What was the Shuddhi Movement? /4

o A radical communal party of 1920s

o It wanted to convert all Muslims of sub-continent into Hindus

o It worked on the poor and backward sections of the Muslims

o Its aim was to purify Hinduism

Q.2: What was Sangathan Movement? /4

o It was started by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1920s

o It wanted the reunite the different sections of Hindus

o It wanted to make Hindus powerful enough to fight against Muslims if needed

o They adopted the policy of India for Hindus only

Q.3: Why did Simmon Commsion come to India in 1927? /4

o To find the views of main political parties

o To check the political atmosphere of India

Q.4: What was Nehru Report of 1928?

o It was a constitutional formula suggested by Mr. Moti Lal Nehru

o Its aim was the Hindu domination

o It supported the idea of Joint electorates, replacement of Hindi with Urdu.

o It also reduced the Muslim majority in Punjab and Bengal.

Q.5: Why did Mr. Jinnah oppose the Nehru Report, also enlist the amendments he
proposed. /4

o It was against the Muslim rights

o 1/3 Muslim representation in Central Legislature

o Residuary power with the provinces

o Protection of Muslim representation in Punjab and Bengal

Q.6: Text Source Page.52

What did Allama Iqbal suggest for the Muslims of India in his Allahabad address of
1930? /3

o Formation of Consolidated Muslim State

o Amalgamation of Sindh, Punjab, NWFP and Balochistan

o Self-government within the British Empire and without the British empire

Q.7: Picture source Page 53

What does the picture source tell about the Gandhi’s Salt March? /5

o Gandhi was leading the Salt March to protest against the unfair taxes against the salt.

o It was joined by the people belonging from different communities.

(Or accept any other valid aspect given by the students)

Chapter 8: AGREEMENTS, DISAGREEMENTS AND DEADLOCK (1930-
1939)
Q.1: Do you agree that Round Table Conferences of 1930-1932 failed to find a solution of
the future constitution of India? /6

o The first RTC failed because of the absence of Congress leadership.

o The second RTC failed because of Gandhi’s rigid attitude towards minorities.

o The third RTC failed as there was no participation of the important leaders and major
political parties.

Q.2: Who was Ch. Rehmat Ali? /4

o A Muslim political leader who proposed the Name PAKISTAN in 1933.

o Wrote and published a pamphlet “Now and Never” .

o Motivated the people for a separate Muslim state.

o Gave the scheme of Pakistan

Q.3: Why was the Government of India Act 1935 opposed by the Congress and Muslim
League? /4

o Congress rejected because it did not give Sawaraj

o British were still in control

o Muslim League rejected as it did not give them enough Provincial autonomy

Q.4: Why did the Congress ministries resigned in 1939? /4

o WW-II started and British declared Indian participation

o Congress objected as they were not consulted

o They wanted British to give them immediate transfer of power.

o Demands were not accepted by the British so they resigned

Q.5: Why was the WARDHA Scheme hated by the Muslims? /4

o It suggested Bande Mataram as the anthem

o They started Vidya mandar Scheme in Central provinces

o Suggested Hindi as the medium of instructions

o Cow slaughtering was banned in Bihar

o Congress flag was hoisted on the important buildings

(Or accept any other valid aspect given by the students)

Chapter 9 World at War

1. Analyze the worldwide effects of World War II. (1939 – 1945)
 Spirit of nationalism
 Germany was strengthened
 Rise of dictators
 Hitler emerged as a powerful leader.
 World entered into nuclear age.
 New world order emerged.
 Division of world into two blocks (bipolar system)
 Formation of United Nations.
 Emergence of Communism and Capitalism.
2. Discuss the affects of World War II on the Muslims of the sub-continent. Any
five
 As the Congress ministries resigned so Muslims celebrated the Day of
Deliverance.
 Muslim League came closer to the British government.
 Support of Quaid e Azam to Britain in World War II.
 Muslim League won the goodwill of British
 Reorganization of Muslim League
3. Identify the reasons for World War II.
  Failure of League of Nations
 Germany’s revenge for its humiliation
 Civil war in Spain.
 Powerful started invading small countries.
 Rise of dictatorship
 Attack on Poland by Germany.
4. Why Hitler gained popularity in 1930’s. Give reasons.
 Hitler gained popularity in 1930 because of his new political theory of
Nazism.
 Germans were unhappy with the treaty of Versailles.
 Germany was poor. Hitler gave them hope for the better political and
economic progress.
 Dissatisfaction with the government.
 Strong, prominent and dedicated leader was required who could bring
justice to the country.
 Hitler rearmed forces and involved students for military training.
5. Differentiate between Communism and Capitalism. Write your opinion which
system is better for the development of the country.
Table of Communism and Capitalism from the book page 66
Opinion is open ended.
6. State in your own words, the role of Muslim League and Congress in World
War II.
 Congress was very uncompromising and resigned
 Muslim League was supporting the British.
7. Hitler was blamed to start World War II. Give reasons for your answer.
  Rearmed Germany
 Attacked Czechoslovakia, Poland and Austria.
 Defied the Treat of Versailles.
8. Identify the major political leaders gaining power during early 1900’s.
 Hitler from Germany
 Mussolini from Italy
 Stalin from Russia
 Franco from Spain
9. Explain how the war ended in both eastern and western fronts.
 In Japan it ended with atomic attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki from
the USA.
 In Germany it ended with the defeat in Stalingrad and Hitler committing
suicide.
10. What was the reason that made USA to get involved in World War II?
Japan’s invasion of Pearl Harbour in 1941
11. Analyze the reasons why Germany wanted to defy the Treaty of Versailles.
 Revenge
 Economic conditions.
 Hitler’s idea of a greater Germany