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

Answer: (c)

Many revolutionaries were tried in a series of cases. In jail, these revolutionaries protested against the horrible conditions through a fast, and demanded honourable and decent treatment as political prisoners. Jatin Das became the first martyr on the 64th day of his fast.

Answer: (a)

Nehru report was the first major attempt by the Indians to draft a constitutional framework for the country. The committee included Tej Bahadur Sapru, Subhash Bose, M.S. Aney, Mangal Singh, Ali Iman, Shuab Qureshi and G.R. Pradhan as its members. The report was finalised by August 1928.

Answer: (c)

Jiatrang Movement started in Manipur.

Answer: (b)

Abas Tyabji took the place of Gandhi when he was arrested in salt Satyagrah. Gandhiji’s successor, Mr. Abbas Tyabji, ex-Justice of Baroda, was getting ready at Karadi for the march to the salt works at Dharasana.

On May 12, 1930, the volunteers fell into line ready for the march, but Tyabji was arrested. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu succeeded Abbas Tyabji. On May 21 over 2,000 volunteers led by her and Imam Saheb raided Dharasana salt depot, about 150 miles north of Bombay.

Answer: (b)

Rajaji Formula aimed at ending the deadlock between the Congress and the Muslim League. He urged the Muslim League to cooperate with the congress in the formation of provisional interim government. Issues regarding partition to be taken later.

Answer: (b)

Hunter Commission was appointed by the British Government to investigate the massacre in Jallianwala Bagh. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was followed by the establishment of a non-official inquiry committee by Congress. The British Government did not initiate such inquiry till Congress had set up such a committee.

Later, the Government established a committee headed by Lord Hunter a Senator of the “College of Justice of Scotland”.

This committee had 7 members, viz. 4 British and 3 Indians.