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Exam: BPSC Subject: Indian History Topic: Independence Movement

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Who was the Viceroy of India when the Muslim League was founded?

Lord Curzon Lord Minto Lord Dalhousie Lord Lytton
Q2. The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) was an attempt to negotiate India's transfer of power. How did the Dalit leadership, particularly Ambedkar, engage with this plan and what was a major point of concern for them?

They fully endorsed the plan without any modifications. They expressed concerns about the potential for minority domination and the lack of adequate safeguards for Scheduled Castes within the proposed federal structure. They advocated for the immediate implementation of the plan without further discussion. They proposed the creation of a separate Dalit state.
Q3. Which of the following was NOT a primary objective of Gandhi's Satyagraha in the Indian independence movement, beyond mere political freedom?

Economic self-sufficiency (Swadeshi) Social reform and eradication of untouchability Establishment of a secular state with equal rights for all religions Rapid industrialization and modernization
Q4. The Wavell Plan's proposition of an interim government was aimed at creating a responsible executive. However, the composition of this government was heavily influenced by the prevailing political realities. What was the primary challenge in achieving a truly 'responsible' government?

The lack of financial resources. The deep-seated communal divide and competing claims of representation. The absence of a trained bureaucracy. The interference of foreign powers.
Q5. Which revolutionary organization was founded by Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru?

Anushilan Samiti Abhinav Bharat Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) Jugantar
Q6. Which movement, led by Dalit activists, aimed to secure the right of Dalits to enter temples and worship alongside other castes?

Satyagraha Movement Non-Cooperation Movement Temple Entry Movement Salt Satyagraha
Q7. The failure of the Wavell Plan contributed to the eventual decision for the Partition of India.

True False Partially true Cannot be determined
Q8. The Champaran Satyagraha was inspired by Gandhi's earlier experiences in which country?

East Africa South Africa Malaysia Sri Lanka
Q9. Who among the following women played a significant role in the Quit India Movement by organizing underground activities and communication networks?

Annie Besant Sarojini Naidu Aruna Asaf Ali Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
Q10. Who was the President of the INC when India gained independence in 1947?

Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Acharya J.B. Kripalani Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Q11. The mutineers hoisted which flag on their ships?

British Union Jack Tricolor flag of India Pakistan flag Red flag
Q12. While the Indian National Congress eventually became the dominant force in the independence movement, its initial approach towards the 'untouchability' question was often seen as ambivalent by Dalit leaders. What key development marked a significant shift in the Congress's stance on this issue, influenced by the growing Dalit assertion?

The adoption of the Nehru Report. The Salt Satyagraha. The Karachi Session of the Congress (1931) adopting resolutions on fundamental rights and economic policy. The Quit India Movement.
Q13. Upon reaching Dandi, Mahatma Gandhi symbolically broke the salt law by:

Organizing a mass protest at the salt factory Distributing salt freely to the public Picking up salt from the seashore Writing a letter of protest to the Viceroy
Q14. Who was the Secretary of State for India in the Cabinet Mission?

Lord Pethick Lawrence Sir Stafford Cripps A.V. Alexander Lord Wavell
Q15. Who wrote the song 'Vande Mataram'?

Rabindranath Tagore Mahatma Gandhi Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala'
Q16. Who was the Viceroy of India when the Mountbatten Plan was formulated and implemented?

Lord Wavell Lord Linlithgow Lord Mountbatten Lord Irwin
Q17. The idea of 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) was first formally adopted as the Congress's goal at which annual session?

Madras Session, 1927 Lahore Session, 1929 Calcutta Session, 1928 Lucknow Session, 1936
Q18. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were implemented with the aim of:

Granting full provincial autonomy Preparing India for eventual self-governance Strengthening the Viceroy's power Dividing India into smaller states
Q19. Which of the following was NOT a direct consequence of the Poona Pact in terms of legislative representation for Depressed Classes?

Reservation of seats in the provincial legislatures. Reservation of seats in the Central Legislative Assembly. Separate electorates for the Depressed Classes. A significant increase in the number of elected Depressed Class representatives.
Q20. The Quit India Resolution was a response to the global context of World War II. Which international event significantly influenced the Congress's decision to launch the movement?

The entry of the United States into the war. The initial successes of the Japanese in Southeast Asia. The Battle of Stalingrad. The Atlantic Charter.

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