Mahatma Gandhi and Related Actions

1

Consider the following statements regarding peasants and workers movements during Indian freedom struggle:

  1. Champaran cultivators opposed oppressive Tinkhathia system.
  2. Ahmedabad mill workers were went on strike in demand of Pleague bonus.
  3. Kheda peasants cause was supported by Gujarat Sabha.

Which of the above statement is incorrect?

A
I Only
B
II only
C
III only
D
None of these

2

When was the term Satyagraha first used by Gandhiji?

A
At a mammoth public meeting in 1917.
B
At a public meeting in 1906 at Empire Theatre in Johannesberg.
C
In 1915, when Gandhiji toured all over India and went on to set up Sabarmati Asharam.
D
At Champaran district of Bihar over the issue of indigo cultivation.

3

Consider the following statements. Which one of the following is/are correct?

  1. Gandhiji undertook a fast unto death in Kheda Satyagrah.
  2. Sardar Vallabhai Patel became the follower of Gandhiji during the Kheda Movement.
  3. Under Tin-kathia system peasants were compelled to grow barley on at least 3/20th of their land.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
I only
B
II only
C
II and III only
D
I and II only

4

Which among these may be assumed as first all India level Satyagraha by Gandhi?

A
NCM
B
Champaran
C
Khilafat Movement
D
Anti Rowlatt Movement

5

In many peasants and workers movements led by Mahatma Gandhi; many other leaders were also associated with him. In this context consider the following statements:

  1. Champaran Satyagraha – Raj Kumar Shukla
  2. Ahmedabad Mill workers issue – Ambalal Sarabhai
  3. Kheda Satyagraha – Indulal Yagnik.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 3
C
2 only
D
All of the above

6

In reference to Gandhi’s South Africa visit, consider these statement(s):

  1. It made him aware of the capacity for sacrifice, hardship and morale in the face of repression of the poor Indian labours.
  2. The experience helped him identify strength and weakness of his methods.
  3. It gave him the opportunity to lead Indians across social classes.
  4. He learned that leadership involves facing ire of not only of the opponent but the followers as well.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
I, II and III
B
I and II
C
All of these
D
None of these

7

Which one of the following events marks the entry of Gandhi in all-India politics?

A
Non cooperation movement
B
Rowlatt satyagraha
C
Champaran movement
D
Kheda satyagraha

8

Which of the following are correctly matched?

Author Influence on Mahatma Gandhi
I. John Ruskin Concept of Civil Disobedience
II. Ralf Waldo Emerson Concept of Individ-ualism
III. Henry David Thoreau Ideas of simple living and community living
IV. Leo Tolstoy The idea of non-violence
Choose the correct option using the codes given below:
A
I, II and III
B
I, III and IV
C
II and III
D
II and IV

9

Which of the following statements is/are true in the context of Rowlatt Act of 1919?

  1. It was called the Anarchical and Revolu-tionary Crimes Act (1919).
  2. This Act effectively authorized the government to imprison for a maximum period of six months, without trial, any person suspected of terrorism living in the British Raj.
  3. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was justified by British government on the pretext of the Rowlatt Act.

Codes:

A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
1, 2 and 3
D
Only 3

10

In which of the following movements Gandhiji manifested his militant mood?

  1. Non cooperation movement
  2. Civil disobedience movement
  3. Quit India movement
  4. Individual Satyagraha

Which of the above stated movement is/are correct?

A
I, II, III
B
Only II
C
Only III
D
III, IV

11

Consider the following pairs regarding Gandhiji:

  1. Champaran: In 1917, Satyagraha against the oppressive European indigo planters.
  2. Kheda: Gandhiji undertook a satyagraha for peasants who were not able to pay the land tax due to failure of crops.
  3. Ahmedabad Mill Workers: In 1917, Gandhiji undertook a fast unto death for the cause of workers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correctly matched?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

12

Under which of the following movements Gandhiji admitted to have committed ‘Himalayan Blunder’?

A
Bradoli Satyagraha
B
Kheda Satyagraha
C
Rowlatt Satyagraha
D
None of the above

13

Which of the following constitutes five virtues Gandhiji asked people to follow by pointing towards his five fingers?

  1. Hindu-Muslim amity
  2. Equality for women
  3. Spinning
  4. Removal of untouchability
  5. Sobriety

Choose the correct option:

A
1, 2 and 5 only
B
3 and 4 only
C
1, 2 and 4 only
D
All of the above

14

Consider the following statements:

  1. Champaran can be considered as the first Gandhian movement in India.
  2. Civil disobedience movement was withdrawn due to violence at Chauri-Chaura.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

15

A historian remarked about South Africa as the cradle for "the making of Mahatma". Which of the following attributes this historian is most likely to identify with the title 'Mahatma' as thought to have been developed in South Africa?

  1. Utilization of techniques of non-violent protest known as satyagraha for the first time
  2. Promotion of harmony between religions for the first time
  3. For the first time made upper caste Indians acknowledge about their discriminatory treatment of lower castes and women

Choose the correct options:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
All of the above

16

Consider the following statements:

  1. Rowlatt act authorizes the government to imprison any person on the basis of suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities
  2. The main purpose behind the act was to curb growing nationalism in India
  3. Ghandiji called this act as "black act"

Choose the correct statements:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above

17

No-tax campaign movement organized by peasants is associated with which of the following event/movement?

A
Kheda Satyagraha
B
Non Cooperation Movement
C
Khilafat Movement
D
Bardoli Satyagraha

18

During Independence movement there was only one session of Congress presided by Gandhiji. Which session was this?

A
Delhi special session of 1922
B
Belgaum session of 1924
C
Kanpur Session of 1925
D
Madras session of 1927

19

Consider the following statements:

  1. Sarojini Naidu was the first women to preside over the Congress session during independence movement
  2. Mahatma Gandhi suggested winding up of the congress once India gains Independence

Choose the correct statement:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

20

With reference to Alluri Sitaram Raju-fighter from Andhra, cisider the following statements

  1. He asserted that India could be liberated only by the use of force, not non-violence
  2. Raju talked of the greatness of Mahatma Gandhi, said he was inspired by the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

A
1 Only
B
2 Only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

21

With reference to Salt March of Gandhiji, consider the following statements

  1. He was accompanied by 78 of his trusted volunteers
  2. The march was over 240 miles, from Gandhiji’s ashram in Sabarmati to the Gujarati coastal town of Dandi.
  3. On 6 April he reached Dandi, and ceremonially violated the law, manufacturing salt by boiling sea water.

Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

A
1 Only
B
2 and 3 Only
C
1 and 3 Only
D
1,2 and 3