indian freedom struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Balgangadhar Tilak worked to inspire the national spirit in people by publishing atrocities and by organising festivals.

He used religious orthodoxy as a method of mass contact through his alignment against reformers on the Age of Consent Bill in 1891 followed by the organization of the Ganapati festival from 1894 and the development of a patriotic-cum-historical cult as a central symbol of nationalism, through the Shivaji festivals from 1896 onwards.

Answer: (d)

Sri Narayan Guru in Kerala led a lifelong struggle against upper caste domination. He coined the slogan “One religion, one caste, one God for mankind”.

Answer: (c)

Moderates believed that the termination of British rule may prove harmful to Indian national interests. They saw no other alternative available to replace British rule. They believed that India is still not a nation as a whole.

Answer: (c)

After the split in the Indian National Congress in 1907, the British Indian government took an arrogant and repressive step against the national movement. The extremist national leaders failed to give a positive lead to the people.

Answer: (d)

The system of separate electorates was introduced by theAct of 1909. Indian CouncilAct of 1909, popularly known as Morley-Minto reforms was the first true attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in India. The seats of the Councils were to be filled in by elections. The Act provided for separate or special electorates for due representation of the different communities, classes and interests.

Answer: (c)

Elijah Impey was the first chief justice of Supreme Court of Calcutta.