Unit 1 Ch 2 : Nationalism in India Social Studies - Unit 1 Ch 2 : Nationalism in India

In which one of the following Indian National Congress Sessions was the demand of "Purna Swaraj" formalised in December 1929?

Which one of the following agreements gave reserved seats to the 'Depressed Classes' in Provincial and Central Legislative Councils?

Why did Nationalists in India tour villages to gather folk songs and legends? Choose the most appropriate reason from the following:

The Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928 and was greeted with the slogan 'Go back ________ .

The new Tory government constituted a Statutory Commission under Sir John ________ .

The effect of the worldwide economic ________ shaped Indian politics in the late 1920s.

What is meant by Satyagraha?

What is the meaning of ‘Begar’?

Name the writer of the book ‘Hind Swaraj’.

What was the main reason to withdraw the Non-cooperation Movement?

Who wrote ‘Kadambari’?

Why is Raja Rammohan Roy called the father of modern India? Give two points.

Mention any four measures taken by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to modernise the Muslim Community.

Why did Gandhiji decide to withdraw the ‘Non-Cooperation Movement’ in February, 1922? Explain any three reasons.

Evaluate the role of business classes in the ‘Civil Disobedience Movement’.

What type of flag was designed during the ‘Swadeshi Movement’ in Bengal ? Explain its main features

Describe any three major problems faced by the peasants of Awadh in the days of Non-Cooperation Movement.

“The plantation workers in Assam had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi and the notion of Swaraj”. Cupport the statement with arguments.

Explain the measures taken by Gandhiji to eliminate the problem of untouchability.

How did the Civil Disobedience Movement come into force in various parts of the country? Explain with examples.

How did the ‘Non-Cooperation Movement’ spread in cities across the country? Explain its effects on the economic front.

Explain the impact of Jallianwala Bagh incident on the people.

How was the sense of collective belonging developed during the freedom movement? Explain.

It is said of “passive resistance” that it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which is the subject of this article can be used only by the strong. This power is not passive resistance; indeed, it calls for intense activity. The movement in South Africa was not passive but active …
'Satyagraha is not physical force. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction … In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill will whatever. 'Satyagraha is pure soul force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love. … Nonviolence is the supreme dharma …' It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The British worship the war god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms. They have made the religion of non-violence their own …
In his famous book Hind Swaraj (1909) Mahatma Gandhi declared that British rule was established in India, with the cooperation of Indians, and had survived only because of this cooperation. If Indians refused to cooperate, British rule will collapse within a year.

Q.1. Why did Gandhiji say that passive resistance is not the weapon of the weak?
Q.2. “Satyagraha is pure soul-force” substantiate this statement in 20 words.
Q.3. “Satyagraha is pure soul-force” substantiate this statement in 20 words.

Observe the picture below and answer the questions that follow:

1. How is Bharat Mata portrayed in the above picture?
2. Who has painted this image?
3. What does the mala in one hand emphasise?

Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows:
Manchester imports into India declined as the British mills were busy with war production to meet the needs of the army paving the way for the Indian mills to supply for the huge home market. As the war prolonged, Indian factories were called upon to supply war needs. As a result, new factories were set up, new workers were employed and everyone was made to work longer hours. On 13th April 1919, a crowd of villagers, who had come to attend a Baisakhi fair, gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwala Bagh. Being from outside the city, many were not aware of the martial law that had been imposed as a repressive measure. General Dyer with his British troops entered the park and closed the only exit point without giving any warning to the assembled people and ordered the troops to fire at the crowds, killing hundreds. Foreign goods were boycotted, liquor shops were picketed and foreign cloth was burnt. The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921-1922. Its value dropped from Rs. 102 crore to Rs. 57 crore. Many merchants and traders refused to trade in foreign goods or finance foreign trade. Use of khadi was popularized.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

1. Which was the effect of First World War on India as Britain was busy in war in Europe?

1. Manchester imports into India declined as the British mills were busy with war.
2. Production to meet the needs of the army paving the way for the Indian mills to supply for the huge home market.
3. As the war prolonged, Indian factories were called upon to supply war needs.
4. All of these.

2. Which of the following were related to the incident of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

1. On 13th April 1919, a crowd of villagers who had come to attend a Baisakhi fair, gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwala Bagh.
2. General Dyer with his British troops entered the park and closed the only exit point without giving any warning.
3. Both (a) and (b).
4. None of these.

3. What were the consequences of non - cooperation movement after 1922?

1. Foreign goods were not boycotted.
2. The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921-1922. Its value dropped from Rs. 102 crore to Rs. 57 crore.
3. Many merchants and traders did not refuse to trade in foreign goods or finance foreign trade.
4. Use of khadi was not popularized.

4. What was the name of British officer who was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

1. General Dyre.
2. Lord Cornwallis.
3. Lord Wellesley.
4. Lord Dalhousie.

Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows:
Another important feature of the Civil Disobedience Movement was the large scale participation of women. During Gandhiji's Salt March, thousands of women came out of their homes to listen to him. They participated in protest-marches, manufactured salt and picketed foreign cloth and liquor shops. Many went to jail. In urban areas, these women were from high caste families. In rural areas, they came from rich peasant households. Moved by Gandhiji's call, they began to see service to the nation as a sacred duty of women. Gandhiji was convinced that it was the duty of women to look after home and hearth, be good mothers and good wives. And for a long time, the Congress was reluctant to allow women to hold any position of authority within the organisation. It was keen only on their symbolic presence.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

1. During Gandhiji's Salt March, thousands of women participated in:

1. Providing service to the nation.
2. Doing protest marches.
3. Fighting for struggle.
4. Widespread resentment.

2. The women from rural areas, mainly belonging to:

1. High caste families.
2. Low caste families.
3. Rich peasant households.
4. Dalit societies.

3. When did Gandhi initiated a movement in Champaran in Bihar against the oppressive indigo plantation system?

1. 1916
2. 1920
3. 1925
4. 1918

4. Women thought this as a sacred duty moved by Gandhiji's call:

1. Looking after home and hearth.
2. Service to the nation.
3. Holding position of authority.
4. Participating in the movement.

Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.
A) The place where the Civil Disobedience Movement was launched.
B) The city where Indian National Congress session was held in September 1920.