Indian Freedom Struggle 1857-1947 — 20 MCQ Practice
From the Revolt of 1857 to Independence in 1947 - MCQs on important events and leaders including Gandhi, Tilak, Subhash Chandra Bose, the Indian National Congress, and the Quit India Movement.
Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?
Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 revolt and went on to become the first Viceroy under the Government of India Act 1858.
Who started the historic 'Dandi March' (Salt Satyagraha) in 1930?
Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March on March 12, 1930, from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to break the salt law, launching the Civil Disobedience Movement.
In which year was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded, and who was its first President?
The INC was founded in Bombay in December 1885. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was elected as its first President, while A.O. Hume acted as general secretary.
Who gave the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, an assertive nationalist leader, popularized this slogan to mobilize mass support for complete self-rule (Swaraj).
The tragic Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on which date and at which place?
On April 13, 1919 (Baisakhi day), Brigadier-General Dyer ordered troops to fire on a peaceful public gathering at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, killing hundreds.
Why did Mahatma Gandhi abruptly suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922?
Following the Chauri Chaura incident on February 4, 1922, where an angry mob set fire to a police station killing 22 policemen, Gandhi suspended the movement due to violence.
Who founded the 'Azad Hind Fauj' (Indian National Army) in its active form in Singapore?
While Mohan Singh formed the INA initially, Subhash Chandra Bose revived and led the Azad Hind Fauj in Singapore in 1943, declaring a provisional government.
In which historic session did the Indian National Congress pass the 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) resolution?
During the Lahore Session of December 1929, presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, the INC passed the resolution for 'Purna Swaraj' and hoisted the tricolor on the banks of Ravi.
Who was the British Prime Minister when India achieved Independence in August 1947?
Clement Attlee of the Labour Party was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when India gained independence in August 1947.
Who was the sole President of the Indian National Congress at the Belgaum Session in 1924?
The Belgaum Session of 1924 was the only session of the Indian National Congress that was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi.
The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was ordered by which Viceroy of India?
Viceroy Lord Curzon ordered the partition of Bengal in 1905, citing administrative convenience, but it sparked the Swadeshi Movement.
Who was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress?
Sarojini Naidu presided over the Kanpur Session of the INC in 1925, becoming the first Indian woman president. (Annie Besant was the first woman president overall in 1917).
The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was launched at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee on August 8, 1942.
Who was the first Satyagrahi chosen by Mahatma Gandhi for the Individual Satyagraha in 1940?
Acharya Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Individual Satyagrahi by Mahatma Gandhi in October 1940, followed by Jawaharlal Nehru as the second.
On which date were Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru executed by the British?
Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru were hanged on March 23, 1931, in Lahore Jail for their involvement in the Lahore Conspiracy Case.
Who published the famous newspaper 'Kesari' in Marathi during the freedom struggle?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak published 'Kesari' in Marathi and 'The Mahratta' in English to spark political consciousness among the masses.
The famous 'Poona Pact' (1932) was signed between whom?
The Poona Pact was signed on September 24, 1932, between B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi, securing reserved seats for depressed classes in provincial legislatures.
Who was the Viceroy of India when the Quit India Movement was launched in 1942?
Lord Linlithgow served as the Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943, which was the longest tenure of any Viceroy in India.
Who was known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and wrote 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?
Dadabhai Naoroji, a co-founder of the INC, formulated the 'Drain of Wealth' theory in his book, exposing the economic exploitation of India by Britain.
The Kakori Train Robbery (Kakori Conspiracy) was carried out in 1925 by members of which organization?
The Kakori train robbery was organized by the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), led by Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, and others, to secure funds for revolutionary acts.