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

Answer: (b)

C.R. Das had moved the Non-cooperation resolution in the Nagpur session of the Indian National Congress in 1920. In December 1920, Congress met once again in the Nagpur. This time the differences of C.R. Das had melted away. He moved the main resolution of Non-cooperation. A programme of surrender of titles, the boycott of schools, courts and councils, the boycott of foreign goods, the promotion of a Hindu-Muslim unity and strict non-violence was adopted.

Answer: (d)

The Indian National Congress met at Haripura during February 19 to 22, 1938, under the presidency of Subhas Chandra Bose. During this tenure (1938), he was elected as the President of the Haripura Congress Session in 1938, i.e. Subhas Chandra Bose remained the President of INC till next year (1939, Tripura session).

Answer: (a)

• Motilal Nehru was associated with “Independent Journal”,
• Madan Mohan Malviya was associated with “Abhyuday”,
• Annie Besant was associated with “New India” and
• Abul Kalam Azad was associated with “AlHilal”.

Answer: (d)

Satish Chandra Samanta became the president of Tamluk Congress Committee and remained an active congress member for decades. He was known for his leadership qualities and other constructive work. His leadership qualities could be observed during the formation of a parallel government namedTamralipta Jatiya Sarkar (Tamrlipta National Government) in Tamluk during the Quit India Movement.

Answer: (b)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of India National Congress after the resignation of Subhas Chandra Bose.

Answer: (c)

Tagore had very close relationship with Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi called him ‘Gurudev’ while it was Tagore who referred Gandhi as Mahatma as early as February 1915, when Gandhi had just arrived from South Africa. They had an intellectual debate over certain issues, but their friendship lasted till Tagore’s death in 1941.