Who among the following had moved the Non-cooperation resolution in the Nagpur session of the Indian National Congress in 1920?
Correct Answer:
(A) C.R. Das
In September, 1920, Congress met in Calcutta in a special session in which Gandhi proposed the Non-cooperation resolution which was opposed by C.R. Das. In December, 1920, at annual Congress Session in Nagpur, it was thoroughly discussed and endorsed by all. During the Nagpur Session, it was C.R. Das who himself proposed the Non-cooperation resolution.
Ques: 2
The first Mass Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi-
Correct Answer:
(A) Non-Cooperation Movement
The Champaran Movement for indigo cultivators in 1917 was the first Movement started by Mahatma Gandhi in Champaran district of Bihar. The Non-cooperation Movement was the major event in the Indian struggle for freedom after the First War of Independence in 1857. This Movement started in 1920 and lasted through 1922. This Movement is considered as the first Mass Movement led by Gandhiji.
Ques: 3
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Non-Cooperation Movement?
Correct Answer:
(D) M.A. Jinnah had supported this Movement.
The Non-cooperation movement was started on August 1, 1920. M.A. Jinnah had not supported this movement.
Ques: 4
Which one of the following was not a cause for starting the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Correct Answer:
(B) Salt Law
The Non-Cooperation Movement was a significant but short phase of the Indian independence movement from the British rule. It was led by Mahatma Gandhi after the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and lasted from 1920 to February 1922. The non-cooperation movement was launched on 1 August 1920 and withdrawn in February 1922 after the Chauri-Chaura incident. The factors leading to this movement were Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh massacre and question of Khilafat. The salt march, also known as the Dandi March, lasted from 12th March 1930 to 6 April 1930.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements: The Non-Cooperation Movement led to the:
Congress becoming a mass Movement for the first time
Growth of Hindu-Muslims unity
Removal of fear of the British might come from the minds of the people
British Government’s willingness to grant political concessions to Indians
Of these statements:
Correct Answer:
(B) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
There are so many achievements of Non-Cooperation Movement.
The Non-Cooperation Movement led by Gandhi was a mass Movement which was never seen before.
The popularity of the Congress and the Movement increased among the masses. The Non-Cooperation Movement certainly demonstrated that the Indian National Congress commanded the support and sympathy of vast sections of the Indian people.
Participation of Muslims in the Movement and the maintenance of communal harmony was also a great achievement. Muslim participation gave the Movement a mass character.
People became conscious for their political right. People lost their trust in British Government. They became confident of self-reliance. The Government failed to create fear in the mind of the public.
Ques: 6
The title given by the British Government to Mahatma Gandhi which he surrendered during the Non-Cooperation Movement was:
Correct Answer:
(B) Kaiser-i-Hind
The Kaisar-i-Hind Medal for public service in India was a medal awarded by the British monarch to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj. Mahatma Gandhi was awarded the Kaisar-i-Hind title in 1915 by Lord Hardinge. Gandhi returned the medal in 1920 during the Non-cooperation Movement. Jamnalal also surrendered the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Ques: 7
Who among the following gave up his legal practice during the Non-Cooperation Movement:
Correct Answer:
(D) Chittaranjan Das
During the Non-Cooperation Movement C.R. Das, Motilal Nehru, Rajendra Prasad, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Vithalbhai Patel and Vallabhbhai Patel gave up their legal practice.
Ques: 8
A pleader of Bihar who left his lucrative practice during Non-Cooperation Movement was :
Correct Answer:
(B) Rajendra Prasad
Rajendra Prasad was a pleader who left his lucrative practice to support non-cooperation movement. He wrote a book named 'India Divided'.
Ques: 9
In which area was Rahul Sankrityayan active in the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920?
Correct Answer:
(A) Chhapra
Rahul Sankrityayan, original name Kedar Nath Pandey was active in Chhapra in the Non-cooperation Movement. Local leaders like Rahul Sankrityayan and Nagnarayan spread the message of Non-cooperation in Chhapra, Bihar. Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan was born Azamgarh UP (1893 – 1963), who is also called the Father of Hindi Travel literature, was one of the most widely travelled scholars of India, spending forty-five years of his life on travels away from his home.
Ques: 10
Due to which of the event, Mahatma Gandhi halted the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Correct Answer:
(B) Chauri-Chaura incident
The infamous Chauri-Chaura incident took place in a small town by the same name near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh in February, 1922. This painful event led to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement by Mahatma Gandhi.
Ques: 11
After which incident, Mahatma Gandhi had called Non-cooperation Movement as his “Himalayan Blunder?
Correct Answer:
(A) Chauri Chaura
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was among India’s most fervent Nationalists, fighting for Indian Independence against British rule. He started Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920. It was the first campaign at the National level. In 1922, 23 policemen trapped inside the station during the protest in a town called Chauri Chaura, were burned to death. After this incident, Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-cooperation Movement and called it as his ‘Himalayan Blunder” or a big mistake.
Ques: 12
Indicate true sequence of events concerning the postponement of Non-Cooperation Movement :
Police firing in Chauri-Chaura
Police station set fired by violent crowd
Postponement of Movement by Gandhiji
Arresting of Gandhiji
Select your answer of the following code –
Correct Answer:
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
On 4th February, 1922, the angry residents of Chauri-Chaura village gathered in front of the police station to protest against the arrest of their leader, while campaigning against the sale of liquor. However, the police opened fire on the villagers, which angered them to such an extent that they set the police station on fire killing twenty-three policemen. Gandhi, worried about the increasing use of violence, immediately withdrew the Movement. The working committee of the Congress met in February, 1922 and decided to withdraw the Movement and urged the party workers to get involved in constructive works, such as popularizing khadi, establishing National schools and working towards Hindu-Muslims unity. Gandhi was arrested on 10th March, 1922 for six years. The Non-cooperation Movement ended. Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.
Ques: 13
Which one of the following had taken burning of foreign clothes as an insensate waste during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Correct Answer:
(C) Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore was against the movements and demonstrations rather he supported the creative programmes. That is why he wrote to Gandhi to implement creative programmes rather than burning foreign clothes. During Non-cooperation Movement he described the act of burning foreign clothes as ‘indecipherable or inexorable waste’.
Ques: 14
Which of the following institutions were founded during the Non-cooperation Movement (1920-22)
Kashi Vidyapeeth
Gujarat Vidyapeeth
Jamia Millia
Kashi Hindu Vishva Vidyalaya
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Code :
Correct Answer:
(C) 1, 2, and 3 only
The following Institutions were established during the NonCooperation Movement (1920-22):- Kashi Vidhyapeeth (Varanasi) in 1921, Gujarat Vidhyapeeth (Ahmadabad ) in 1920, and Jamia Millia Islamia (Aligarh) in 1920, which was later transferred to Delhi. Madan Mohan Malviya founded Kashi Hindu Vishva Vidhyalaya in Varanasi in 1916.
Ques: 15
The main outcome of 1921-22 Non-Cooperation Movement was
Correct Answer:
(A) Hindu-Muslim unity
The Non-Cooperation Movement demonstrated that the people were ready to participate in National Movements, with the courage to sacrifice and resilience to face adversity and repression. The desire for freedom had developed in the common people. The Movement also demonstrated the involvement of all the sections of society.
Ques: 16
Which of the following pairs in is not correctly matched?
Correct Answer:
(D) 1930- Non-Cooperation Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement started in 1920 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and was suspended in 1922 after the Chauri-Chaura incident. The Civil Disobedience Movement was started in 1930. Remaining options are correctly matched.