Indian History MCQs 82 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

11. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Congress (INC):

1. It was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume.
2. The first session was held in Bombay and presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee.
3. The INC initially demanded complete independence from British rule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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12. With reference to the Ghadar Movement, consider the following statements:

1. It was started by Indian revolutionaries abroad, mainly in the USA and Canada.
2. The movement aimed to overthrow British rule through an armed uprising.
3. It was highly successful in achieving its objectives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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13. Consider the following statements regarding the Rowlatt Act (1919):

1. It allowed imprisonment without trial for suspected revolutionaries.
2. It led to widespread protests, including the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
3. The Act was immediately repealed due to protests.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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14. With reference to the Khilafat Movement (1919-1924), consider the following statements:

1. It aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I.
2. Mahatma Gandhi supported the movement to unite Hindus and Muslims.
3. The movement was successful in restoring the Caliphate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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15. Consider the following statements regarding the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922):

1. It was launched in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and Rowlatt Act.
2. It encouraged Indians to boycott British institutions, goods, and services.
3. The movement ended after the Chauri Chaura incident.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

 

16. With reference to the Simon Commission (1927), consider the following statements:

1. It was sent by the British to review constitutional reforms in India.
2. The commission had no Indian members, leading to protests.
3. The recommendations of the Simon Commission were immediately implemented.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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17. Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935:

1. It introduced the concept of provincial autonomy.
2. It provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation.
3. It granted full independence to India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

 

18. Consider the following statements regarding the Nehru Report (1928):

1. It was drafted as a response to the Simon Commission.
2. The report demanded Dominion Status for India.
3. It was accepted by the British government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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19. With reference to the Lahore Session (1929), consider the following statements:

1. The Indian National Congress officially demanded complete independence (Purna Swaraj).
2. The tricolor flag was hoisted for the first time.
3. The session was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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20. Consider the following statements regarding the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930):

1. It began with the Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi.
2. The movement aimed at breaking the British salt monopoly.
3. It was suspended after the signing of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3