Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Nehru Report(1928):
1.It demanded ‘Dominion Status’ for India on the lines of self-governing dominions.
2.It completely rejected the idea of separate electorates for any community.
3.It proposed a federal structure with residuary powers vested in the Provinces.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The Nehru Report demanded Dominion Status for India.
- Statement 2 is correct. It rejected separate electorates, favouring joint electorates.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. It proposed residuary powers to the Centre, not Provinces.This disagreement later led to Muhammad Ali Jinnah presenting his Fourteen Points.
Q2. With reference to the Champaran Satyagraha, consider the following statements:
1.It was the first civil disobedience movement led by Vallabhai Patel in India.
2.It was related to the forced cultivation of indigo.
3.It was supported by Rajendra Prasad and Mazhar-ul-Haq.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: c
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect. It was the first Satyagraha, not civil disobedience and It was led by Mahatma Gandhi.
- Statement 2 is correct. It dealt with indigo cultivation (Tinkathia system).
- Statement 3 is correct. Leaders like Rajendra Prasad supported Gandhi.
Q3. Consider the following statements about the Communal Award:
1.It was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.
2.It extended separate electorates to Depressed Classes.
3.Mahatma Gandhi went on a fast unto death in Yerwada Jail to protest the award of separate electorates to Muslims.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Correct answer: a
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. Announced by Ramsay MacDonald.
- Statement 2 is correct. It gave separate electorates to Depressed Classes.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. Mahatma Gandhi opposed separate electorates for Depressed Classes, not Muslims.
Q4. With reference to the Chauri Chaura Incident, consider the following statements:
1.It led to withdrawal of Civil disobedience Movement.
2.It involved burning of a police station by protesters.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 only
d) None of the above
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect. Gandhi opposed violence and withdrew the Non cooperation movement after this incident.
- Statement 2 is correct. Protesters burnt a police station.A violent mob burnt a police station at Chauri Chaura (Gorakhpur), resulting in the death of 22 policemen. This marks a rare instance where a Gandhian movement turned violent.
Q5. The Kheda Satyagraha is associated with:
a) Protest against plantation system
b) Demand for famine relief
c) Boycott of foreign cloth
d) Opposition to Rowlatt Act
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
- The Kheda Satyagraha was launched in Gujarat when crop failure (due to drought) severely affected peasants. Despite this, the colonial government insisted on full land revenue collection.
- Gandhi, along with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, organized peasants to refuse payment of taxes until remission was granted.
- The movement ended with the government suspending tax collection, marking an early success of Gandhian methods.
