Indian Independence Movement MCQ Test 1

1. Who authored the book 'Hind Swaraj' in 1909, which critiqued modern civilization and called for Indian self-rule?

2. Who was known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union?

3. During which movement did Mahatma Gandhi lead the famous Dandi March, a 240-mile journey to the Arabian Sea to protest against the salt tax?

4. Who was the leader of the Red Shirt Movement in Kerala, a peasant agitation against feudal landlords and British imperialism?

5. Which revolutionary leader is known for his role in the Kakori Conspiracy and the Hindustan Republican Association, advocating armed resistance against British rule?

6. Which movement in 1942, initiated by Mahatma Gandhi, called for the immediate withdrawal of the British from India?

7. Who was the first woman to hoist the Indian National Congress flag at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907?

8. Which Indian state saw the Tebhaga Movement, a peasant movement demanding a two-thirds reduction in land revenue and rent?

9. Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?

10. Who was the leader of the Non-Cooperation Movement in the early 1920s, advocating for nonviolent resistance against British rule?

11. Which iconic salt march, led by Mahatma Gandhi, protested against the British monopoly on salt and played a significant role in India's fight for independence?

12. Who was the first woman to lead a paramilitary organization in India and played a crucial role in the Quit India Movement?

13. Who was the leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928, a nonviolent protest against the increased land revenue imposed on farmers?

14. Who was known as the 'Frontier Gandhi' for his commitment to nonviolence and efforts to improve relations between Hindus and Muslims?

15. Who founded the Indian National Army (INA) and led it during World War II with the aim of freeing India from British rule?

16. Which event in 1931 marked the martyrdom of three revolutionaries, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, in their fight against colonial rule?

17. Who served as the first Prime Minister of independent India?

18. Who was the revolutionary poet and freedom fighter known for his patriotic poems, including 'Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna'?

19. Which leader initiated the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928, a nonviolent protest against the increased land revenue imposed on farmers?

20. Which tribal leader, also known as 'Birsa Bhagwan,' led the Munda Rebellion against British rule in the late 19th century?

21. Which session of the Indian National Congress marked the acceptance of the 'Poorna Swaraj' resolution, declaring complete independence from British rule?

22. Which leader is known for his role in the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, a nonviolent protest against the increased land revenue imposed on farmers?

23. Which leader is known for his role in the Poona Pact of 1932, an agreement between the Dalits and upper-caste Hindus?

24. Who was the legendary leader of the Moplah Rebellion in 1921, a significant anti-British and anti-feudal uprising in Malabar?

25. Who played a key role in the formation of the All India States Peoples' Conference (AISPC), advocating for the rights of people in princely states?

26. Who was the first woman president of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement?

27. Who was the revolutionary freedom fighter and spiritual leader who founded the 'Azad Hind' state and the Indian National Army (INA)?

28. Who was the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress, serving as the Congress President in 1917?

29. Which revolutionary was associated with the Kakori Conspiracy and later sentenced to death for his role in the attempt to rob the British train in 1925?

30. Who founded the Indian National Army (INA) and played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence?

31. What was the name of the ship on which the Komagata Maru incident occurred in 1914, highlighting discriminatory immigration policies?

32. Who was the founder of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), an organization that played a key role in the revolutionary activities against the British?

33. Who became the first Prime Minister of independent India?

34. Which leader played a crucial role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union after independence?

35. Which event in 1942 marked a mass protest against British rule, with the demand for an immediate end to colonialism?

36. Who coined the term 'Quit India' during the Quit India Movement of 1942?

37. During which movement did the British colonial government respond with the implementation of the Rowlatt Act, leading to widespread protests and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

38. Who served as the President of the Indian National Congress during the crucial years of 1945 and 1946?

39. Who was the social reformer and freedom fighter known as the 'Lion of Punjab,' advocating for the rights of farmers and laborers?

40. Who was the first Chief Justice of independent India?

41. Who led the Dandi March in 1930, a significant event in the Salt Satyagraha against the British salt monopoly?

42. Who was the leader of the Red Shirt Movement in Kerala, advocating for the rights of peasants and farmers?

43. Which revolutionary leader is known as the 'Lion of Punjab' and played a crucial role in the Ghadar Movement against British rule?

44. Which movement, led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, aimed at ensuring equal rights for the Dalits and protesting against discrimination?

45. Who composed the patriotic song 'Vande Mataram,' which later became a rallying cry for freedom fighters?

46. Who was the revolutionary leader known for his role in the Kakori Conspiracy and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association?

47. Which revolutionary leader was associated with the Kakori Conspiracy of 1925, a train robbery aimed at funding the independence movement?

48. Who coined the phrase 'Jai Hind' and was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement?

49. Which event marked a turning point in India's fight for independence, as it led to a mass movement against British salt laws and taxes?

50. Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress and played a key role in India's struggle for independence, advocating the policy of non-violence?