U6 | Indian Independence & Gandhi

What was the main reason Indians wanted independence from British rule?

• To adopt British culture
• To establish trade with Britain
• To have their own government and preserve their culture
• To form different kingdoms
• None of the above

Who was the last Mughal emperor that symbolized Indian unity?

• Akbar
• Shah Jahan
• Bahadur Shah Zafar
• Aurangzeb
• None of the above

What was the Salt March?

• A trade route for salt
• A protest against British salt taxes
• A celebration of British rule
• A religious ceremony
• None of the above

Which event was a direct challenge to the British monopoly on salt production?

• The Ilbert Bill Controversy
• The Partition of Bengal
• The Indian Rebellion of 1857
• The Salt March
• None of the above

What was Gandhi's philosophy for fighting for independence?

• Armed rebellion

• Non-violence and civil disobedience

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions

• None of the above

What did the Cripps Mission offer to India?

• Complete independence
• Dominion status after WWII
• A new constitution
• A trade agreement
• None of the above

What was the outcome of the Cabinet Mission of 1946?

• It was accepted by all parties
• It led to immediate independence
• It proposed a federal system for India
• It was rejected due to its complexity
• None of the above

What did the Mountbatten Plan lead to?

• The unification of India
• The independence and partition of India and Pakistan
• The establishment of a monarchy
• The continuation of British rule
• None of the above

How did the Quit India Movement of 1942 affect the British?

• It strengthened their control
• It had no significant impact
• It led to their immediate withdrawal
• It weakened their hold on India
• None of the above

What was the Swadeshi movement?

• A movement to adopt British goods
• A movement to boycott British goods
• A movement to spread British culture
• A movement to support British laws
• None of the above