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2016 · Q49Modern HistoryEarly Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)easy

The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the

  1. (a)agitation against the Partition of Bengal
  2. (b)Home Rule Movement
  3. (c)Non-Cooperation Movement
  4. (d)visit of the Simon Commission to India
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Official answer(a) agitation against the Partition of Bengal

2023 · Q83Modern HistoryEarly Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)easy

Consider the following statements : Statement–I : 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement–II : It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
  2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
  3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
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Official answer(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I

2020 · Q26Modern HistoryEarly Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)moderate

With reference to the book “Desher Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements : 1. It warned against the Colonial State’s hypnotic conquest of the mind. 2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. 3. The use of ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only

2016 · Q92Modern HistoryEarly Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)moderate

What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

  1. (a)Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
  2. (b)Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
  3. (c)Foundation of Muslim League
  4. (d)Aurobindo Ghosh's inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress
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Official answer(b) Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government