Gandhian Era — Set 8
Indian History · गांधी युग · Questions 71–80 of 170
Which movement was withdrawn after the Chauri Chaura incident?
Correct Answer: A. Non-Cooperation Movement
The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn by Gandhi after the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922. He imposed a 'bar', halting the mass agitation because it had turned violent. This decision was criticized by many leaders like Nehru and C.R. Das.
Who coined the slogan 'Simon Go Back'?
Correct Answer: A. Yusuf Meherally
Yusuf Meherally, a socialist leader and freedom fighter, coined the slogan 'Simon Go Back'. He is also credited with coining the slogan 'Quit India'. He was a popular youth leader in Bombay.
Which Round Table Conference was held without the participation of the Congress?
Correct Answer: C. First and Third
The Congress did not participate in the First (1930) and Third (1932) Round Table Conferences. They only attended the Second Conference (1931) after the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. The boycott of the first and third rendered them largely ineffective in solving India's constitutional problems.
The 'Wardha Scheme' relates to:
Correct Answer: C. Basic Education
The Wardha Scheme of 1937 relates to Basic Education (Nai Talim). Proposed by Gandhi, it emphasized learning through handicrafts and making education self-supporting. A committee under Dr. Zakir Hussain was appointed to formulate the syllabus.
Who was the British Prime Minister when India attained independence?
Correct Answer: C. Clement Attlee
Clement Attlee of the Labour Party was the British Prime Minister when India attained independence in 1947. He made the historic announcement in February 1947 about the British intention to leave India by June 1948. This deadline was later advanced to August 1947.
Which leader was known as 'Deshpriya'?
Correct Answer: C. Jatindra Mohan Sengupta
Jatindra Mohan Sengupta was known as 'Deshpriya' (Beloved of the Country). He was a prominent lawyer and freedom fighter from Bengal. He also served as the Mayor of Calcutta.
The resolution for 'Purna Swaraj' was passed on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Ravi
The resolution for Purna Swaraj was passed at the Lahore Session on the banks of the river Ravi. At midnight on December 31, 1929, Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the tricolor flag of Indian independence. This event set the goal of complete independence.
Who started the English weekly 'Young India'?
Correct Answer: D. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi started and edited the English weekly 'Young India'. He used it to spread his unique ideology and thoughts on independence from 1919 to 1931. He also edited the Gujarati weekly 'Navjivan'.
Who was the first person to call Gandhi 'Father of the Nation'?
Correct Answer: A. Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose was the first to address Gandhi as 'Father of the Nation'. He used this term in a radio address from Singapore in 1944. He sought Gandhi's blessings for the war of liberation.
Which Congress session was the only one presided over by Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: D. Belgaum (1924)
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Belgaum session of the Congress in 1924. This was the only time he held the presidency of the Congress. The session is noted for reintegrating the Swarajists into the Congress fold.