INC Sessions & Presidents — Set 6
National Movement · INC अधिवेशन और अध्यक्ष · Questions 51–60 of 120
What was Sarojini Naidu's contribution in the Dandi Salt March events?
Correct Answer: B. She led the raid on Dharasana Salt Works
After Gandhi's arrest following the Dandi March, Sarojini Naidu took over leadership of the planned raid on the Dharasana Salt Works in Gujarat in May 1930. She led the protesters in a non-violent raid on the salt depot, where they faced brutal beatings by police without retaliation. American journalist Webb Miller's report of the raid shocked the world. This event brought enormous international attention to India's freedom struggle.
What was Bal Gangadhar Tilak's book on the Bhagavad Gita called?
Correct Answer: B. Gita Rahasya
Bal Gangadhar Tilak wrote 'Gita Rahasya' (The Secret of the Gita), an interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, while imprisoned in Mandalay (Burma) from 1908 to 1914. In this work, he argued that the Gita preaches Karma Yoga (the yoga of action) as its primary message. He used the text to argue for active engagement in the world rather than passive acceptance. The book became a seminal text in Indian nationalist thought.
What was the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)?
Correct Answer: B. A revolutionary organization led by Chandrashekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh
The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) was a revolutionary organization founded in 1928. It was led by Chandrashekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh and advocated for a socialist republic in India through armed revolution. The organization carried out several high-profile actions including the Lahore Conspiracy Case. The HSRA believed that India's independence required not just freedom from British rule but also social and economic liberation of the masses.
Who gave Rabindranath Tagore the title 'Gurudev'?
Correct Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi gave Rabindranath Tagore the title 'Gurudev' (Divine Teacher). In turn, Tagore gave Gandhi the title 'Mahatma' (Great Soul). This exchange of honorifics reflected the deep mutual respect between India's two greatest intellectual and spiritual leaders of the 20th century. Tagore also composed India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'.
What was the significance of Bhagat Singh's hunger strike in prison in 1929?
Correct Answer: B. To demand equal treatment for Indian political prisoners
Bhagat Singh and other political prisoners undertook a 116-day hunger strike in 1929 to demand equal treatment for Indian political prisoners as compared to European prisoners in British jails. They demanded rights such as better food, clothing, reading materials, and separate accommodation from criminal prisoners. Jatin Das, one of the hunger strikers, died after 63 days of fasting, becoming a martyr. The hunger strike brought enormous public sympathy and publicity to the revolutionary cause.
Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: B. W.C. Bonnerjee
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee (W.C. Bonnerjee) was the first President of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885. The first session of Congress was held in Bombay (now Mumbai) in December 1885. The Congress was initially founded by A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, along with Indian leaders. Bonnerjee presided over both the first and fifth sessions of Congress.
In which year did Bal Gangadhar Tilak pass away?
Correct Answer: C. 1920
Bal Gangadhar Tilak passed away on August 1, 1920, in Bombay (now Mumbai). He died just as the Non-Cooperation Movement was being launched. Gandhi said: 'Lokamanya's passing is an irreparable loss to India.' Tilak's death marked the end of one era of Indian nationalism. He is remembered with the title 'Lokmanya' (Beloved of the People), which was given to him by the masses who revered him.
What was the Servants of India Society, founded by Gokhale?
Correct Answer: B. An organization dedicated to social service and civic education in India
The Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1905. It was dedicated to training a cadre of workers committed to public service, social reform, and civic education. Members took vows of poverty, dedication to national service, and communal harmony. The society worked on issues of education, public health, and the welfare of marginalized communities. Gandhi was greatly influenced by Gokhale's ideals of service and humility.
Who organized the Indian National Army's Rani of Jhansi Regiment?
Correct Answer: C. Captain Lakshmi Sahgal
Captain Lakshmi Sahgal (née Swaminathan) organized and led the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, the women's wing of the Indian National Army (INA) under Subhas Chandra Bose. She was a medical doctor who joined the INA in Singapore. The regiment was named after Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi, a hero of the 1857 uprising. After independence, she continued her medical practice and remained active in social causes.
What was the Forward Bloc, founded by Subhas Chandra Bose?
Correct Answer: B. An independent political party formed by Bose after leaving Congress
Subhas Chandra Bose founded the All India Forward Bloc in May 1939 after his resignation from the Congress presidency. It was formed to bring together all left-wing and nationalist forces in India under one banner. The party advocated for complete independence through mass mobilization and, if necessary, militant action. After Bose left India in 1941, the Forward Bloc continued as a political party, especially in West Bengal.