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

Answer: (a)

In December 1929, Congress held its annual session at Lahore. Jawaharlal Nehru was the president at this session. In this session, Congress declared ‘Purna Swaraj’ or complete independence as its ultimate goal.

It asked all Congressmen and nationalists not to participate in elections to the legislatures and to resign from the legislatures. It was decided that 26 January would be henceforth observed as Independence Day every year. To achieve the aim of complete independence, Congress decided to launch another mass movement – the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Answer: (d)

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was founded on October 31, 1920. The Indian National Congress president for the year, Lala Lajpat Rai, was elected as the first president of AITUC and Dewan Chaman Lal as the first general secretary.

Answer: (c)

Ram Manohar Lohia made a regular broadcast on Congress radio operated during Quit India Movement. During the Quit India Movement of 1942, Congress radio operated for about three months.

It was organized by Usha Mehta, a veteran freedom fighter of India with the help of Ham radio operators. Eminent personalities like Ram Manohar Lohia, Achyutrao Patwardhan, and Purushottam Trikamdas were also associated with Congress Radio.

Answer: (a)

Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. Annie Besant was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.

Answer: (d)

Subhashchandra Bose had not participated in the Quit India Movement.

He appeared in I.C.S. examination in 1920 and stood 4th in order of Merit. He was president of Indian National Congress in 1938 and 1939.

Answer: (d)

Due to the efforts of the Home Rule activists, Kisan Sabhas were organized in UP. The UP Kisan Sabha was set up in February 1918 by Gauri Shankar Mishra and Indra Narayan Dwivedi. Madan Mohan Malaviya supported their efforts.

By June 1919, the UP Kisan Sabha had 450 branches. Other prominent leaders included Jhinguri Singh, Durgapal Singh, and Baba Ramchandra.