Indian National Movement – Question Paper 2 1

The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until [UPSC, Civil Services, 2014]

The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the [UPSC, Civil Services, 2014]

The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because [UPSC, Civil Services, 2013]

The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because. [UPSC, Civil Services, 2012]

During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation? [UPSC, Civil Services, 2012]

Consider the following statements:

The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of India National Movement was that he [UPSC, Civil Services, 2012]

1. exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British.
2. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self confidence of Indians.
3. stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Which one of the following aroused a wave of popular indignation that led to the massacre by the British at Jallianwala Bagh? [UPSC, Civil Services, 2007]

The First Factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time? [UPSC, Civil Services, 2007]

The song ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ written during the Swadeshi Movement of India inspired the liberation struggle of Bangladesh and was adopted as the National Anthem of Bangladesh. Who wrote this song? [UPSC, Civil Services, 2007]

At which one of the following places did Mahatma Gandhi first start his Satyagraha in India? [UPSC, Civil Services, 2007]