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QUESTION BANK

CLASS XTH
SUBJECT - HISTORY
CHAPTER – 2 NATIONALISM IN INDIA

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What was the purpose of the Rowlatt Act passed in 1919?


o A. To promote educational reforms
o B. To grant Indians the right to self-rule
o C. To curb nationalist and revolutionary activities
o D. To increase Indian participation in government
Answer: C
2. Who led the Khilafat movement in India?
o A. Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
o B. Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali
o C. Subhas Chandra Bose and Sardar Patel
o D. Bhagat Singh and Chandra Shekhar Azad
Answer: B
3. What was the significance of the Salt March?
o A. It was a protest against the salt tax imposed by the British.
o B. It aimed to promote the use of Indian textiles.
o C. It was a rally to support Indian participation in World War II.
o D. It demanded equal rights for all Indian citizens.
Answer: A
4. Which event led Gandhi to suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement?
o A. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre
o B. The Chauri Chaura incident
o C. The Salt March
o D. The Quit India Movement
Answer: B
5. Who wrote the book Hind Swaraj, and what was its significance?
o A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak; it argued for armed resistance
o B. Rabindranath Tagore; it criticized British educational policies
o C. Mahatma Gandhi; it laid out his vision for Indian self-rule
o D. Subhas Chandra Bose; it promoted socialist ideals
Answer: C

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the significance of the Khilafat Movement in India?


Answer: The Khilafat Movement was significant as it united Hindus and Muslims
against British rule, and Gandhi used it to build a unified platform for the Non-
Cooperation Movement.
2. Why did the Indian National Congress oppose the Rowlatt Act?
Answer: The Congress opposed the Rowlatt Act as it allowed the British government
to detain individuals without trial, limiting civil liberties and targeting nationalist
activities.
3. What was Mahatma Gandhi's idea of 'Satyagraha'?
Answer: Gandhi's concept of 'Satyagraha' emphasized non-violent resistance based
on truth and moral courage, where the oppressor could be confronted peacefully
without hatred.
4. Explain the Chauri Chaura incident and its impact on the freedom struggle.
Answer: The Chauri Chaura incident involved the burning of a police station by
protesters, leading to Gandhi halting the Non-Cooperation Movement to avoid
further violence.
5. Why did the Salt March serve as a powerful symbol of resistance?
Answer: The Salt March highlighted British economic exploitation and Gandhi's
strategy of civil disobedience, rallying Indians across classes against the salt tax and
colonial rule.

Long Answer Questions

1. Describe the factors that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement and discuss its
impact on Indian society.
Answer: The Non-Cooperation Movement was a response to British repression,
especially the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Led by Gandhi, it
urged Indians to boycott British institutions, uniting various social groups. Its impact
included heightened nationalism, economic self-reliance, and large-scale
participation in the freedom struggle.
2. Explain the role of the First World War in the rise of Indian nationalism.
Answer: World War I strained Indian resources, increased taxes, and led to
hardship. It exposed India's colonial exploitation, rallying Indians under the banner
of self-rule and propelling the freedom movement as Indians demanded recognition
and self-governance after contributing to the war.
3. Discuss the significance of the Civil Disobedience Movement and how it differed
from the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Answer: The Civil Disobedience Movement involved active defiance of British laws,
including the refusal to pay taxes, unlike the earlier Non-Cooperation Movement,
which encouraged passive resistance. It mobilized wider participation across
different classes and marked a shift toward more assertive demands for
independence.
4. Analyze the impact of the Simon Commission on the Indian freedom movement.
Answer: The Simon Commission, lacking Indian representation, sparked widespread
protests with the slogan "Simon Go Back." It unified Indians against British disregard
for Indian voices, leading to increased demands for self-governance and setting the
stage for more assertive independence movements.
5. Explain the role of the Quit India Movement in the final push towards Indian
independence.
Answer: Launched in 1942 by Gandhi, the Quit India Movement called for the British
to leave India. It was a mass movement with large-scale participation across classes,
marked by civil disobedience and strikes. It weakened British control and was a
decisive factor that accelerated India’s journey towards independence.

Case-Based Questions

1. Case: Read about the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and answer the following
questions:
o a) What led to the gathering of people at Jallianwala Bagh on April 13,
1919?
 Answer: People gathered to protest British repressive policies and to
attend the Baisakhi festival.
o b) What was General Dyer's stated objective for ordering the firing?
 Answer: General Dyer wanted to "create a moral effect" and instill
fear in Indian protesters.

2. Case: Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt March is considered a pivotal event in India’s


struggle for freedom.
o a) Why did Gandhi choose salt as the symbol of protest?
 Answer: Salt was essential to all and highlighted British economic
exploitation through monopolies and taxation.
o b) Describe how the Salt March unified Indians.
 Answer: The Salt March engaged people across classes and regions,
spreading nationalist sentiments and promoting self-reliance.

3. Case: Analyze the impact of the Chauri Chaura incident on the Non-Cooperation
Movement.
o a) What happened at Chauri Chaura in 1922?
 Answer: A peaceful protest escalated, resulting in the mob burning a
police station, killing several officers.
o b) Why did Gandhi decide to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement after
this incident?
 Answer: Gandhi believed the movement was losing its non-violent
character and decided to suspend it to prevent further violence.

4. Case: Discuss the role of women in the Civil Disobedience Movement.


o a) How did women contribute to the movement?
 Answer: Women participated in marches, made salt, and picketed
foreign goods, actively supporting the nationalist cause.
o b) What was Gandhi’s view on the role of women in the movement?
 Answer: Gandhi saw women’s involvement as essential for moral
support but envisioned their primary roles as caretakers.
5. Case: The Simon Commission led to protests across India.
o a) Why did the Simon Commission face widespread opposition?
 Answer: It lacked Indian representation, disregarding Indian
aspirations for self-rule.
o b) How did the Simon Commission impact future nationalist movements?
 Answer: It unified Indian leaders across political lines, paving the way
for more assertive demands for independence.

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