Modern History Quiz 10

The native State of Tripura became involved in the Freedom Movement early in the 20th century because: [2000]

Assertion (A): The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base: [2000] Reason (R): It fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it.

The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of [1999]

Assertion (A): Partition of Bengal in 1905 brought to an end the Moderates’ role in the Indian freedom movement: [1998] Reason (R): The Surat session of Indian National Congress separated the Extremists from the Moderates.

The Indian Muslims, in general, were not attracted to the Extremist movement because of the: [1998]

Which one of the following defines extremist ideology during the early phase of the Indian freedom movement? [1998]

“The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise.” This statement is attributed to: [1998]

M.C. Setalvad, B.N. Rao and Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer were distinguished members of the: [1997]

"A graduate at 18, professor and associated editor of the Sudharak at 20, Secretary of the Sarvajanik Sabha and of the Provincial Conference at 25, Secretary of the National Congress at 29, leading witness before an important Royal Commission at 31, Provincial legislator at 34, Imperial legislator at 36, President of the Indian National Congress at 39……… a patriot whom Mahatma Gandhi himself regarded as his master." This is how a biographer describes [1997]

His principal forte was social and religious reform. He relied upon legislation to do away with social ills and worked unceasingly for the eradication of child marriage, the purdah system ….. To encourage consideration of social problems on a national scale, he inaugurated the Indian National Social Conference, which for many years met for its annual sessions alongside the Indian National Congress.’ The reference in this passage is to: [1996]