indian freedom struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

The first organization in the Madras Presidency to vent for the rights of Indians was the Madras Native Association which was established by Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty in 1849. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded by MG Ranade in 1870 to represent the aspirations of the people to the government. It published a quarterly journal to put forth the problems of people before the government. Sisir Kumar Ghosh along with a group of progressive leaders founded the India League in 1875.

The league aspired to represent not only the middle classes but the masses as well and to stimulate a sense of nationalism among the people. Indian National Association was the first declared Nationalist Organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Anand Mohan Bose in 1876.

It was originally established as Bharat Sabha and held its first annual conference in Calcutta. It merged in INC in 1885.

Answer: (b)

• Shyamji Krishna Verma was associated with the Journal ‘Indian Sociologist’.
• Madam Bhikaji Cama was related to the ‘Talwar Journal’.
• Annie Besant published the journal ‘Commonweal’.
• Aurobindo Ghosh associated with ‘Vande Mataram'.

Answer: (d)

LordRipon isrightly called the “ Father of Local Self-Government” in India. Ripon believed thatselfgovernment is the highest and noblest principles of politics. Therefore, Ripon helped the growth of local bodies like the Municipal Committees in towns and the local boards in Talukas and villages.

Answer: (c)

Babu Kunwar Singh who took part in great leader of Revolt of 1857 was Zamindar ofJagdishpur. Kunwar Singh, a ruined and discontented Zamindar ofJagdishpur nearAwadh, wasthe chief organiser of the revolt in Bihar. He fought the British in Bihar.

Answer: (c)

1. Theosophical Society was founded by Blavatsky. The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, in November 1875 by Helena
2. Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. Satya Shodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotirao Phule.
3. Jotirao formed 'Satya Shodhak Samaj' (Society of Seekers of Truth) with himself as to its first president and treasurer. The main objectives of the organization were to liberate the Shudras to prevent their 'exploitation by the upper caste like Brahmans. Seva Samiti was founded by Pandit Hridayanath Kunzru. Sharda Sadan was founded by Ramabai.
4. Ramabai started Sharda Sadan, which also provided housing, education, vocational training, and medical services for many needy groups including widows, orphans, and the blind.

Answer: (d)

The moderate nationalists joined the Home Rule movement on a large scale. It got much more success in 1917, however, it dissolved in 1918.