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

Question : 1

The statement, “On bended knees I asked for bread and received stone instead”, is associated with

a) Non-cooperation Movement

b) Khilafat Movement

c) Dandi March

d) Quit India Movement

Question : 2

Which of the following was not a recommendation of Nehru Report?

a) Bi-cameral legislature-senate

b) Complete independence of India

c) Universal adult suffrage

d) 19-point fundamental rights

Question : 3

In which of the following sessions of Indian National Congress, Mahatma Gandhi had said, “Gandhi may die but Gandhism will remain forever”?

a) Lahore Session 1929

b) Calcutta Session 1928

c) Karachi Session 1931

d) Ramgarh Session 1940

Question : 4

Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of the Royal Indian Navy in 1946:

1. The revolt was launched to protest against racial discrimination and unpalatable food.
2. Lord Wavell the concurrent viceroy of India condemned the response of the Indian Army towards the revolt.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 5

When did Gandhiji give the slogan of ‘Swaraj in one year’?

a) During Round Table Conference

b) During Non-cooperation Movement

c) During Dandi March

d) During Civil Disobedience Movement

Question : 6

Who among the following leaders escaped from the prison and organised underground activities during the Quit India Movement?

a) Ram Manohar Lohia

b) J.B. Kriplani

c) Achyut Patwardhan

d) Jayaprakash Narayan