Indian History: Key Events 1914-1930

What significant event involving India occurred between 1914-1918?

• India's significant contribution to World War I

• The beginning of the Non-Cooperation Movement

• The launch of the Salt March

• The Jallianwala Bagh massacre

What was the Rowlatt Act?

• A report demanding self-government for India

• A law allowing detention without trial to suppress dissent

• A movement for the rights of Indian workers

• A law granting India independence

What triggered the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920?

• Indians' demand for complete independence

• The passing of the Rowlatt Act

• The massacre at Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar)

• The arrest of Mahatma Gandhi

Why was the Non-Cooperation Movement suspended in 1922?

• The British government agreed to India's demands

• Because of Gandhi's arrest

• After violent incidents at Chauri Chaura

• Due to the outbreak of World War II

What was the name of Gandhi's bigger campaign of civil disobedience (satyagraha) in 1930. The ____ march

What was the main demand of the Nehru Report in 1928?

• Boycott of British institutions

• Self-government under dominion status

• Support for the Ottoman Caliphate

• Complete independence for India

What was the outcome of the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress in 1929?

• The launch of the Salt March

• The suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement

• The release of Gandhi from prison

• The adoption of the resolution of complete independence

What year was Gandhi released from prison on medically grounds?

• 1928

• 1926

• 1924

• 1927

Which Lord famous declared that India would receive Dominion status?

Which one of the below was NOT prime minister in 1920-30?

• David Lloyd George

• Stanley Baldwin

• Ramsay Macdonald

• Winston Chruchill