Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: The awakening of Indian opposition

The video discusses the early organized Indian opposition to British rule, focusing on the formation of the Indian National Congress in the 1880s. It highlights the economic decline in India during the late 19th century, driven by changes in agriculture and international trade. The British response to famines and the unintended consequences of the empire are examined. Dadabhai Naoroji's critique of British rule and his call for equal rights for Indians educated in British institutions are also explored.

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Indian National Congress in the 1880s?

• To promote British education in India

• To demand complete independence from British rule

• To request more involvement in the governance of the empire

• To establish a new legal system in India

Which economic change in the late 19th century made Indian farmers vulnerable?

• Focusing on export crops like cotton

• Investing in industrialization

• Switching to subsistence farming

• Growing crops for local markets

What was one of the major consequences of the economic policies in India during the late 19th century?

• Complete independence from British rule

• Frequent famines affecting millions

• Stability in agricultural prices

• Increased wealth for all Indian citizens

How did the British respond to the famines in India during the late 19th century?

• By providing financial aid to industrialists

• By increasing taxes on Indian farmers

• By ignoring the situation

• By setting up food kitchens and refugee camps

What was Dadabhai Naoroji's view on British rule in India?

• He believed it was fair and just

• He thought it was un-British and exploitative

• He advocated for complete British control

• He supported the British economic policies

What did early Congress politicians demand from the British government?

• Complete independence

• Equal rights as British citizens

• More British educational institutions

• Increased military presence

What was a significant work by Dadabhai Naoroji that critiqued British rule?

• The Wealth of Nations

• The Poverty of India

• The Indian Economy

• The British Empire