indian freedom struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Ishwarchand Vidyasagar & Jyotiba Phule.

Answer: (d)

W. C. Banerjee in his presidential address outlined the following objectives: promotion of friendship among all those working for the cause of the country; development and consolidation of the feeling of national unity irrespective of race or creed; formulation and presentation of the people’s grievances before the government and the mobilisation of public opinion.

Answer: (a)

• Nana Sahib has proclaimed the Peshwa at Kanpur after General Wheeler surrendered.
• Khan Bahadur Khan proclaimed himself the Nawab Nazim at Bareilly.
• The Rani of Jhansi and Tantia Tope captured Gwalior.
• Kunwar Singh who was a zamindar led the revolt in Bihar.

Answer: (d)

The Gaddar Party was an organisation founded by Punjabi Indians in the United States and Canada. Lala Hardayal set up the ‘Gaddar Party in USA to organise revolutionary activities from outside India.

Answer: (d)

Surendra Nath Banerjee was not present in the founding session of Indian National Congress. He founded the Indian National Association. After the founding of the Indian National Congress in 1885 in Bombay, Banerjee merged his organization with it owing to their common objectives and memberships.

Answer: (d)

Bal Gangadhar Tilak characterised the policies of moderate leaders as the political mendicancy. Tilak joined the Indian National Congress in 1890. He opposed its moderate attitude, especially towards the fight for self-government. He was one of the most-eminent radicals at the time.