Early Nationalism (1885-1915) PYQs

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1. Prelims 2023Q83Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

   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?

   aBoth Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–IbBoth Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–IcStatement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrectdStatement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
2. Prelims 2020Q26Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

   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 ?

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
3. Prelims 2019Q5Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

   With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements :

   1.It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.

   2.The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Prelims 2016Q49Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

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

   aagitation against the Partition of BengalbHome Rule MovementcNon-Cooperation Movementdvisit of the Simon Commission to India
5. Prelims 2016Q92Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

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

   aIntroduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord MintobExtremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British GovernmentcFoundation of Muslim LeaguedAurobindo Ghosh's inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress
6. Prelims 2015Q20Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

   Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?

   1.Dadabhai Naoroji

   2.G. Subramania Iyer

   3.R. C. Dutt

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
7. Prelims 2015Q68Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

   Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?

   aSwadeshi MovementbQuit India MovementcNon-Cooperation MovementdCivil Disobedience Movement
8. Prelims 2014Q81Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

   The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until

   athe First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was endedbKing George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911cGandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movementdthe Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan
9. Prelims 2012Q66Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

   Consider the following statements :

   The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he

   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 given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
10. Prelims 2011Q63Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?

    aTo agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of CommonsbTo campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial JudiciarycTo facilitate a discussion on India's Independence in the British ParliamentdTo agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament
11. Prelims 2010Q52Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    Four resolutions were passed at the famous Calcutta session of Indian National Congress in 1906. The question of either retention OR of rejection of these four resolutions became the cause of a split in Congress at the next Congress session held in Surat in 1907.

    Which one of the following was not one of those resolutions?

    aAnnulment of partition of BengalbBoycottcNational educationdSwadeshi
12. Prelims 2010Q83Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement?

    aThe partition of Bengal done by Lord CurzonbA sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya TilakcThe arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh; and passing of the Punjab Colonization BilldDeath sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers
13. Prelims 2009Q60Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    In the context of the Indian freedom struggle, 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons?

    aThe formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hallbPartition of Bengal took effectcDadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was SwarajdLokmanya Tilak started Swadeshi Movement in Poona
14. Prelims 2008Q74Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    Who among the following gave a systematic critique of the moderate politics of the Indian National Congress in a series of articles entitled New Lamps for Old?

    aAurobindo GhoshbR. C. DuttcSyed Ahmad KhandViraraghavachari
15. Prelims 2008Q75Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    Who among the following used the phrase ‘Un-British’ to criticize the English colonial control of India?

    aAnandmohan BosebBadruddin TyabjicDadabhai NaorojidPherozeshah Mehta
16. Prelims 2008Q120Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    Where was the First Session of the Indian National Congress held in December 1885?

    aAhmadabadbBombaycCalcuttadDelhi
17. Prelims 2007Q4Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    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?

    aRajni Kanta SenbDwijendralal RaycMukunda DasdRabindranath Tagore
18. Prelims 2004Q4Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    Consider the following statements:

    1.The First Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta.

    2.The Second Session of the Indian National Congress was held under the presidentship of Dadabhai Naoroji.

    3.Both Indian National Congress and Muslim League held their sessions at Lucknow in 1916 and concluded the Lucknow Pact.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 and 2b2 onlyc2 and 3d3 only
19. Prelims 2002Q102Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    With reference to the period of extremist nationalist movement in India with its spirit of Swadeshi, which one of the following statements is not correct?

    aLaikat Hossain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitationsbIn 1906, the scheme of national education was formulated by Satish Chandra MukherjeecThe Bengal National College was founded in 1906 with Aurobindo as the PrincipaldTagore preached the cult of Atmasakti, the main plank of which was social and economic regeneration of the villages
20. Prelims 2000Q93Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    Assertion (A): The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base.

    Reason (R): It fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it.

    aBoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
21. Prelims 1999Q19Early Nationalism (1885-1915)Answer disputed

    The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of

    aAurobindo GhoshbBal Gangadhar TilakcLala Lajpat RaidMahatma Gandhi
22. Prelims 1998Q30Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    Assertion (A): Partition of Bengal in 1905 brought to an end the Moderates’ role in the Indian freedom movement.

    Reason (R): The Surat session of Indian National Congress separated the Extremists from the Moderates.

    aBoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
23. Prelims 1998Q31Early Nationalism (1885-1915)Answer disputed

    Assertion (A): The first ever Bill to make primary education compulsory in India was rejected in 1911.

    Reason (R): Discontent would have increased if every cultivator could read.

    aBoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
24. Prelims 1998Q74Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    The Indian Muslims, in general, were not attracted to the Extremist movement because of the

    aInfluence of Sir Sayyid Ahmed KhanbAnti-Muslim attitude of extremist leaderscIndifference shown to Muslim aspirationsdExtremists’ policy of harping on Hindu past
25. Prelims 1998Q85Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    Which one of the following defines extremist ideology during the early phase of Indian freedom movement?

    aStimulating the production of indigenous articles by giving them preference over imported commoditiesbObtaining self-government by aggressive means in place of petitions and constitutional wayscProviding national education according to the requirements of the countrydOrganising coups against the British empire through military revolt
26. Prelims 1998Q96Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    “The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise.” This statement is attributed to

    aLord DufferinbLord CurzoncLord LyttondNone of the above
27. Prelims 1996Q75Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    Who among the following leaders did not believe in the drain theory of Dadabhai Naoroji?

    aB. G. TilakbR. C. DuttcM. G. RanadedSir Syed Ahmed Khan