India's Road to Freedom

What was Mahatma Gandhi's role in India's freedom movement?

• He was a politician advocating for aggressive war tactics

• He was a leader and advocate for non-violent civil disobedience and peaceful protests.

• He was a military general leading armed rebellion

• He was a foreign diplomat negotiating for India's freedom

What was the impact of the partition of India on the country and its people?

• Widespread violence, displacement of millions of people, and the creation of two separate nations

• Economic prosperity and stability

• Peaceful coexistence and unity

• Minimal impact on the country and its people

Describe the events leading up to the partition of India in 1947.

• The economic prosperity of the Indian subcontinent

• The decline of British influence in the region

• The British decision to divide the country into India and Pakistan based on religious lines

• The peaceful coexistence of Hindus and Muslims in the region

How did British rule affect the economy of India?

• It improved the economy by introducing modern technologies and industries.

• It led to the deindustrialization of India and the exploitation of its resources for the benefit of Britain.

• It had no impact on the economy of India.

• It helped India become a global economic powerhouse.

'Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it' is said by ____________

When was the Indian National Congress formed and what was its purpose?

• 1950, to abolish the Indian caste system

• 1901, to promote British rule in India

• 1885, to seek a greater share in government for educated Indians

• 1947, to establish a monarchy in India

Who were the key leaders of the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle?

• Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi

• Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath

• Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Subhas Chandra Bose

Explain the significance of the Quit India Movement in India's struggle for independence.

• It was a peaceful negotiation with the British for independence

• It marked a mass civil disobedience movement against British rule, leading to increased pressure on the British to leave India.

• It resulted in increased British control over India

• It had no impact on India's struggle for independence

What were the main goals of the Indian National Congress in its fight for freedom?

• Military expansion, cultural preservation, and religious dominance

• Foreign rule, economic stagnation, and social inequality

• Monarchy restoration, trade restrictions, and educational regression

• Self-governance, social reform, and economic development