Q1. Assertion (A): The Surat Split of 1907 marked a clear ideological division within the Indian National Congress.
Reason (R): The split occurred primarily due to differences over the acceptance of the Morley–Minto Reforms.
Which of the following is correct?
(a) Both A and R are correct and R explains A
(b) Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Correct answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Assertion — Correct
Surat Split (1907) represented the ideological divide between Moderates (constitutional methods) and Extremists (mass agitation, boycott, passive resistance). - Reason — Incorrect
Morley–Minto Reforms came in 1909, after the split.
Immediate causes included leadership dispute, method of struggle, and extremist programme, not the reforms.
Q2. With reference to the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:
- Rabindranath Tagore supported political boycott throughout the movement.
- The movement led to the establishment of national educational institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 — Incorrect
Tagore later withdrew support, criticising coercive boycott and ritualisation of nationalism. - Statement 2 — Correct
Institutions like National Council of Education, Bengal National College were established.
Q3. 1.He founded the newspaper Kesari.
2.He was deported to Mandalay Jail.
3.He rejected the idea of achieving Swaraj through petitions alone.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct answer: (c)
Explanation:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Founded Kesari (Marathi) and Mahratta (English).
- Deportation to Mandalay (1908–1914) after sedition case.
- Advocated direct political action, not constitutional petitions.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Home Rule Movement:
- It was launched simultaneously by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
- The movement demanded complete independence from British rule.
- It revived political activity during a period of national lull.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 — Correct
Tilak (April 1916) and Annie Besant (September 1916). - Statement 2 — Incorrect
Demand was Home Rule within the British Empire, not complete independence. - Statement 3 — Correct
Revived nationalism after decline post-Swadeshi.
Q5. With reference to the Ghadar Movement, consider the following statements:
- It originated among Indian immigrants in North America.
- It was primarily a peasant-based movement within India.
- It aimed at overthrowing British rule through armed rebellion.
- The Komagata Maru incident influenced its radicalisation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Correct answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 — Correct
Originated in USA & Canada (Punjabi immigrants). - Statement 2 — Incorrect
Not peasant-based inside India; leadership and mobilisation were overseas. - Statement 3 — Correct
Explicitly revolutionary and armed in nature. - Statement 4 — Correct
Komagata Maru (1914) intensified anti-British sentiment.
