indian freedom struggle II (1917–1947) MCQs set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

The Indian National Congress unanimously accepted the proposal of non-cooperation. Before launch of the movement, Gandhiji gave a notice to the viceroy about the movement.

Answer: (a)

The provision for the establishment of All India Federation was included in the Government of India Act 1935.

Answer: (d)

In Singapore, Subhash Chandra Bose set up the ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ and Azad Hind Government. During the course of the Second World War, armed revolutionary activities continued to take place. The role of Subhas Chandra Bose towards such activities is incomparable.

On 2 July 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose reached Singapore and gave the rousing war cry of ‘Dilli Chalo’. He was made the President of the Indian Independence League and soon became the supreme commander of the Indian National Army.

Answer: (b)

Indian National Army (INA) accompanied the Japanese Army in the Imphal campaign. The campaign failed and the Japanese retreated at many fronts. Japan lost the war and INA finally surrendered in mid-1945.

Answer: (b)

In Ahmadnagar Fort Jail, the book “Discovery of India” was written by Jawahar Lal Nehru. Written over five months when Jawaharlal Nehru was imprisoned in the Ahmadnagar Fort. The Discovery of India has acquired the status of a classic since it was first published in 1946.

In this work of prodigious scope and scholarship, one of the greatest figures of Indian history unfolds the panorama of the country’s rich and complex past, from prehistory to the last years of British colonial rule.

Answer: (d)