indian freedom struggle II (1917–1947) MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Sir Stafford Cripps said “ There is going to be a revolution here and we must get out quick.”

Answer: (a)

Red Shirt Movement was led by Abdul Gaffar Khan. Under him, the Pathans organised the society of Khudai Khidmatgars known popularly as Red Shirts. They supported the Civil Disobedience Movement and pledged to non-violence and the freedom struggle.

Answer: (b)

Non-cooperation Movement was abruptly called off on 11 February 1922 by Gandhi following the Chauri Chaura incident in the Gorakhpur district of UP. Earlier on 5th February, an angry mob set fire to the police station at Chauri Chaura, and twenty-two policemen were burnt to death.

Many top leaders of the country were stunned at this sudden suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement. Mahatma Gandhi was arrested on 10 March 1922.

Answer: (b)

Nehru report advocated for constitutional states to India as the Dominion of British empire. Congress declared complete independence as its goal for the first time in Lahore session in 1929.

Answer: (c)

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