Modern Indian History Flashcards

Lord Curzon's Partition of Bengal in 1905 divided the province primarily on which basis?

Answer: Administrative efficiency

Curzon officially justified the partition on administrative grounds, though it was widely seen as a divide-and-rule strategy.

The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was a landmark agreement between the Indian National Congress and which other organization?

Answer: The Muslim League

The Lucknow Pact united the INC and Muslim League to jointly demand self-government from the British.

Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in which year, calling on Indians to boycott British goods and institutions?

Answer: 1920

Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in September 1920, which was suspended in 1922 after the Chauri Chaura violence.

The Simon Commission of 1927 was boycotted by Indian political parties primarily because it had no Indian members. Who chaired this commission?

Answer: Sir John Simon

Sir John Simon chaired the all-British statutory commission, leading to widespread protests and the slogan 'Simon Go Back.'

Gandhi's famous Dandi March of 1930 was a direct challenge to British authority because it targeted which colonial law?

Answer: The Salt Tax

Gandhi marched 240 miles to Dandi to make salt from seawater, defying the British monopoly on salt production and taxation.

The Quit India Movement was launched by Gandhi and the INC in August 1942. Which famous two-word slogan did Gandhi give for this movement?

Answer: Do or Die

Gandhi gave the 'Do or Die' slogan on August 8, 1942, urging Indians to secure independence or die in the attempt.

Which session of the Indian National Congress in 1929 passed a resolution demanding 'Purna Swaraj' (complete independence) from British rule?

Answer: Lahore Session

The Lahore Session of 1929, presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, declared Purna Swaraj as the goal of the INC.