Gate Way To CGL Mains : History Quiz

1.The boycott of foreign cloth during the Non-cooperation Movement?

A) Had little impact on the economy

B) Caused a striking fall in the value of imports of foreign cloth in 1921-22

C) Made the government relax controls on exports of Indian goods

D) Was not agreeable to the masses

2.How did the Non-cooperation Movement affect the Congress?

A) From constitutional agitation it changed its method to passive resistance

B) Once again the control shifted from moderates to extremists

C) It became the leader of the masses in the nationalist struggle to win freedom from British rule

D) It became a more business like body with a Working Committee and Constitution

3.In which district is Dandi associated with the March of Gandhi, is located?

A) Bhuj

B) Nausari

C) Dwarka

D) Mehsana

4.Which one of the following is not correct about Mahatma Gandhi?s Dandi March?

A) It was a pedestrian March

B) It began with 8 Satyagrahis comprising Hindus, Muslims and Christians

C) Reaching the sea-shore Mahatma Gandhi did not manufacture the salt

D) Its motive was to violate salt law

5.What is the correct chronological order of Gandhian Movements ? 1. Rowlatt Acts Movement 2. Khera Movement 3. Champaran Movement 4. Ahmedabad Mill strike?

A) 3, 2, 4, 1

B) 1, 2, 3, 4

C) 4, 3, 2, 1

D) 3, 4, 2, 1

6.With which event did the Civil Disobedience Movement started?

A) Protesting high land Revenue

B) Boycotting foreign clothes

C) Prohibition of wine

D) Breaking salt law

7.On which occasion the slogan 'Nagpur Chalo' was raised?

A) Jhanda Satyagrah

B) Quit India Movement

C) Non-cooperation Movement

D) Dandi March

8.When did Kasturba Gandhi die in prison ?

A) 1944

B) 1942

C) 1943

D) 1945

9.The main reason for criticizing the Gandhi-Irwin pact was?

A) Lacked the provision of saving the hangings of freedom fighters

B) Amnesty to the political prisoners

C) Banning of peaceful processions

D) Communal electorate

10.What was the immediate reaction of the government to the Salt Satyagraha and the Dandi March?

A) The Congress was banned

B) It did not take it seriously

C) It took measures to prevent the mischief from spreading

D) The government resorted to repressive measures

ANSWER KEY:
1 - (B)
2 - (C)
3 - (B)
4 - (C)
5 - (D)
6 - (D)
7 - (A)
8 - (A)
9 - (B)
10- (B)