indian freedom struggle II (1917–1947) MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

The naval revolt of 1946 was started on the fleet I.N.S. Talwar.

Answer: (c)

In October 1943 the British Government decided to replace Lord Linlithgow with Lord Wavell as the Viceroy of India.

Right after assuming charge as Viceroy, Wavell’s most important task was to present a formula for the solution of the Indian problem which was acceptable for both the Congress and the Muslim League.

Answer: (d)

Mohammad Iqbal was the man to propose a separate state for the Muslims of India for the first time.

Answer: (a)

The idea of the Indian National Army (INA) was first conceived in Malaya by Mohan Singh an Indian officer of the British Indian Army. When he decided not to join the retreating British Army and instead turned to the Japanese for help.

Answer: (a)

Vinoba was chosen by Mahatma Gandhi as the first Satyagrahi in the individual Satyagraha initiated in 1940. The first Satyagraha of the individual Satyagrahi was initiated on 17th October 1940. It is important to recall that Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru was the second Satyagrahi.

Gandhiji declared Vinayak as the first Satyagrahi and also gave him the name ‘Vinoba’. This is the first instance that drew everybody’s attention to Vinoba. Vinobaji continued to work in Gandhiji’s constructive programs.

Answer: (d)

The Karachi session was presided over by Sardar Patel. The Congress adopted a resolution on Fundamental rights and economic policy which represented the Party’s social, economic and political programmes.