Chapter 9: The Making of the National Movement: 1870s-1947
History • Class 8 • Class 8 Our Past III
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The Making of the National Movement: 1870s-1947
History • Class 8 • Class 8 Our Past III
Related PYQs (28)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
History of India and Indian National Movement
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64
The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
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2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
History of India and Indian National Movement
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93
The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
History of India and Indian National Movement
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
Consider the following pairs:
1
Radhakanta Deb - First President of the British Indian Association
2
Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty - Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
3
Surendranath Banerjee - Founder of the Indian Association
History
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
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2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.79
In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha" ?
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2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements :
1
It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2
The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
Freedom Struggle
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history,
which one of the following statements is correct?
Modern History
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
Modern History
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53
Consider the following freedom fighters :
1
Barindra Kumar Ghosh
2
Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
3
Rash Behari Bose
Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party ?
Modern History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I
7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.
Statement-II
It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Modern History
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20
1
It is widely acknowledged that he takes after his aunt.
2
He was reluctant to take in any more responsibility.
3
He assured the client that he would take out the matter at the first given opportunity.
Modern History
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.73
Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?
Modern Indian History
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9
Which one of the following statements about the Eka Movement and Bardoli Satyagraha is correct?
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2019•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
Examine the linkages between the nineteenth century's 'Indian Renaissance' and the emergence of national identity.
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2019•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss.
GS-I
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
To what extent did the role of the Moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment.
History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20
The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.80
Annie Besant was
1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theosophical Society
3. once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
Modern History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81
The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
Modern History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81
The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
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2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82
The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
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2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16
With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'.
2
In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League.
3
Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha.
History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26
With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements:
1
It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
2
It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.
3
It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.
Modern History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68
Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?
History
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