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Nationalism in India (10 Social Science)

The Indian independence movement was a long struggle against British colonial rule, led by prominent figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and oth

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The Indian independence movement was a long struggle against British colonial rule, led by prominent figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and oth

Nationalism in India MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Q1. The Indian National Congress was founded in:

  1. 1885 ✓ (correct)
  2. 1905
  3. 1920
  4. 1947

Q2. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Nation?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ✓ (correct)
  3. Subhas Chandra Bose
  4. Vallabhbhai Patel

Q3. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Gandhi in:

  1. 1915
  2. 1920 ✓ (correct)
  3. 1930
  4. 1942

Q4. The Salt March took place in:

  1. 1920
  2. 1930 ✓ (correct)
  3. 1942
  4. 1945

Q5. Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Sukumar Roy
  2. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee ✓ (correct)
  3. Badruddin Tyabji
  4. Ananda Mohan Bose

Q6. The Quit India Movement was launched in:

  1. 1930
  2. 1935
  3. 1942 ✓ (correct)
  4. 1945

Q7. Who is known for the concept of Swaraj (self-rule)?

  1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
  2. Mohandas Gandhi ✓ (correct)
  3. Sri Aurobindo
  4. Swami Vivekananda

Q8. The Cabinet Mission Plan came to India in:

  1. 1942
  2. 1944
  3. 1946 ✓ (correct)
  4. 1948

Q9. India achieved independence on:

  1. August 15, 1947 ✓ (correct)
  2. January 26, 1950
  3. December 31, 1949
  4. August 15, 1948

Q10. Who led the Khilafat Movement in India?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  2. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
  3. Ali Brothers ✓ (correct)
  4. Sayyid Ahmad Khan

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main objective of the Indian National Congress when it was founded?

The INC was founded to represent Indian interests and later became the main organization leading the independence movement.

How did Gandhi's non-violent resistance contribute to Indian independence?

Gandhi's Satyagraha approach united Indians across religions and castes, putting moral pressure on the British to leave India.

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