Practice Sheet WARRIOR

NATIONALISM IN INDIA
1. What was the main objective of the Non- 8. Assertion: The Non-Cooperation Movement
Cooperation Movement in 1920-22? played a crucial role in the Indian nationalist
(A) Complete independence movement.
(B) Dominion status Reason: It led to widespread participation of
(C) Home Rule people from different sections of society, including
(D) Local self-government peasants and students.
(A) Both assertion and reason are true, and the
2. Who led the Dandi March as a part of the Salt reason is the correct explanation of the
Satyagraha in 1930? assertion.
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) Both assertion and reason are true, but the
(B) Subhas Chandra Bose reason is not the correct explanation of the
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
assertion.
(D) Sardar Patel
(C) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(D) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
3. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which
year?
9. Assertion: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre had a
(A) 1919 (B) 1920
profound impact on the Indian nationalist
(C) 1922 (D) 1930
movement.
4. The Simon Commission did not have any Reason: It led to the emergence of radical
representation from which country? nationalist leaders advocating for more assertive
(A) India measures against British rule.
(B) Britain (A) Both assertion and reason are true, and the
(C) Canada reason is the correct explanation of the
(D) Australia assertion.
(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but the
5. Who was the first President of the Indian National reason is not the correct explanation of the
Congress? assertion.
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(B) A.O. Hume (D) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
(C) Dadabhai Naoroji
(D) Annie Besant 10. Assertion: The Civil Disobedience Movement
aimed at challenging the salt tax imposed by the
6. The Poona Pact in 1932 was an agreement between British government.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and whom? Reason: Mahatma Gandhi believed in the power of
(A) Mahatma Gandhi non-violent resistance to achieve political
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru objectives.
(C) Sardar Patel (A) Both assertion and reason are true, and the
(D) Rajendra Prasad reason is the correct explanation of the
assertion.
7. Who was the founder of the All India Muslim (B) Both assertion and reason are true, but the
League in 1906?
reason is not the correct explanation of the
(A) Allama Iqbal
assertion.
(B) Aga Khan
(C) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(D) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
(D) Liaquat Ali Khan
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11. Who was known as the 'Frontier Gandhi' for his 16. The first Round Table Conference was held in
efforts in promoting Hindu-Muslim unity? which year?
(A) Subhas Chandra Bose (A) 1928 (B) 1930
(B) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (C) 1932 (D) 1935
(C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(D) Sardar Patel 17. Explain the impact of the Jallianwala Bagh
massacre on the Indian independence movement.
12. Who was the first Governor-General of
independent India? 18. Discuss the significance of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt
(A) Lord Mountbatten Satyagraha in 1930.
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Sardar Patel 19. Examine the role of women in the Indian
(D) C. Rajagopalachari independence movement.

13. What was the significance of
Disobedience Movement?
(A) Demand for separate electorates
(B) Salt Satyagraha
(C) Poona Pact
(D) Temple Entry Movement
14. Which event led to the formation of the Khilafat
Movement in 1919?
(A) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
(B) Rowlatt Act
(C) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
(D) Treaty of Versailles
the Civil 20. Evaluate the impact of the Simon Commission on
Indian politics.
21. Discuss the factors that led to the formation of the
All-India Muslim League in 1906.
22. Explain the significance of the Poona Pact in 1932.
23. Analyse the impact of the Quit India Movement on
the Indian independence struggle.
24. Examine the role of the Indian National Congress
in the freedom struggle.

15. Who gave the slogan 'Do or Die' during the Quit 25. Discuss the impact of the Khilafat Movement on
India Movement? the Indian independence movement.
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) Subhas Chandra Bose 26. Explain the challenges faced by India in the process
(C) Mahatma Gandhi of partition and independence in 1947.
(D) Sardar Patel

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 ANSWER KEY
1. (A) 14. (A)
2. (C) 15. (C)
3. (A) 16. (C)
4. (A) 17. (Check Solution)
5. (C) 18. (Check Solution)
6. (A) 19. (Check Solution)
7. (B) 20. (Check Solution)
8. (A) 21. (Check Solution)
9. (A) 22. (Check Solution)
10. (A) 23. (Check Solution)
11. (B) 24. (Check Solution)
12. (D) 25. (Check Solution)
13. (B) 26. (Check Solution)

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 HINTS AND SOLUTIONS
1. (A) Complete independence 17. • The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 was a
turning point in India's struggle for
2. (C) Mahatma Gandhi
independence.
• The brutal act by General Dyer, where
3. (A) 1919
hundreds of unarmed civilians were killed,
4. (A) India intensified the resentment against British rule.
• It led to widespread protests and solidified the
5. (C) Dadabhai Naoroji demand for self-rule.

6. (A) Mahatma Gandhi

7. (B) Aga Khan
8. (A)
The Non-Cooperation Movement was a significant
phase in the Indian nationalist movement led by
Mahatma Gandhi. It saw the participation of people
from various backgrounds, including peasants who
refused to pay taxes and students who boycotted
schools and colleges.
9. (A)
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, where
British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indians,
deeply shocked the nation. It fueled resentment and
led to the emergence of radical leaders like Bhagat
Singh and Subhas Chandra Bose, who advocated
for more aggressive methods to fight against
British rule.
10. (A)
The Civil Disobedience Movement, initiated by
Mahatma Gandhi in 1930, was a protest against
various unjust laws, including the salt tax. Gandhi
believed in non-violent resistance as a powerful
tool for achieving political and social change.
18. • The Salt Satyagraha was a pivotal event in the
Indian independence movement.
• Initiated by Mahatma Gandhi, it aimed to
challenge the British salt monopoly.
• The march to Dandi and the act of making salt
by the sea had a powerful symbolic impact,
uniting people across different sections of
society.
• It showcased the strength of non-violent
resistance and drew international attention to
India's fight for independence.
19. • Women played a crucial role in the Indian
independence movement. From leading
protests to participating in civil disobedience
movements, women contributed significantly.
• Prominent figures like Sarojini Naidu, Annie
Besant, and Aruna Asaf Ali became symbols
of women's active involvement.
• The movement also saw the emergence of the
Women's Satyagraha, highlighting their
commitment to the cause.

11. (B) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan 20. • The Simon Commission, formed in 1927
without Indian representation, sparked
12. (D) C. Rajagopalachari widespread protests as it was seen as an
affront to Indian self-determination.
13. (B) Salt Satyagraha
• The rejection of the commission led to
14. (A) Jallianwala Bagh massacre demands for constitutional reforms and the
importance of having Indians in decision-
15. (C) Mahatma Gandhi making bodies.
• This event laid the groundwork for future
16. (C) 1932 political developments in India.
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21. • The All-India Muslim League was formed in
1906 in Dhaka.
• Factors such as the partition of Bengal in
1905, political marginalization of Muslims,
and concerns about their socio-political rights
led to the league's creation.
• The league aimed to safeguard Muslim
interests and ensure their adequate
representation in political processes.
22. • The Poona Pact was an agreement between
Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar,
ensuring reserved seats for depressed classes
(Scheduled Castes) in provincial legislatures.
• It averted a potential clash and helped in
presenting a united front against
untouchability.
• The pact marked a crucial step towards social
justice and political representation for
marginalized communities.
23. • The Quit India Movement of 1942, led by
Mahatma Gandhi, aimed for an immediate end
to British rule.
• Despite its suppression by the British
authorities, the movement generated
widespread anti-colonial sentiments.
• It showcased the resilience of the Indian
masses and contributed to the international
pressure on Britain to grant India
independence after World War II.
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24. • The Indian National Congress (INC) played a
central role in the Indian freedom struggle.
• From its formation in 1885, the INC evolved
as the principal political party advocating for
self-rule.
• Leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel,
and Mahatma Gandhi were associated with the
INC, which organized various movements and
played a crucial role in negotiating India's
transition to independence.
25. • The Khilafat Movement, initiated in 1919,
was a joint effort by Hindus and Muslims to
protest against the mistreatment of the
Ottoman Caliph by the Allied powers after
World War I.
• It marked an early example of Hindu-Muslim
unity in the independence movement.
Although it had limitations, the movement
contributed to a sense of solidarity among
different religious communities in India.
26. • The partition of India in 1947 was
accompanied by numerous challenges. The
communal tensions between Hindus and
Muslims resulted in widespread violence and
displacement.
• Millions were uprooted, and the process of
demarcating borders led to conflicts.
• The challenges of rehabilitation, economic
recovery, and fostering national unity post-
independence were daunting tasks that
independent India had to confront.
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