Gandhian Era (1915-1942) PYQs

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1. Prelims 2026Q6Gandhian Era (1915-1942)Answer disputed

   Which of the following factors contributed to the formation of the Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939 ?

   1.Bose failed to win the confidence of Mahatma Gandhi.

   2.The Congress Left was disunited and failed to support Bose.

   3.The Communists did not support Bose in his endeavours.

   4.The supporters of M.N. Roy and socialist leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan preferred Congress unity to supporting Bose.

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1, 2 and 3b1, 2 and 4c1, 3 and 4d2 and 4 only
2. Prelims 2025Q12Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme :

   I.Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth

   II.Observance of strict non-violence

   III.Retention of titles and honours without using them in public

   IV.Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes

   How many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?

   aOnly onebOnly twocOnly threedAll the four
3. Prelims 2025Q20Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement :

   I.The Congress declared the attainment of ‘Swaraj’ by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective.

   II.It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if ‘Swaraj’ did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   aI onlybII onlycBoth I and IIdNeither I nor II
4. Prelims 2025Q71Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   "Sedition has become my religion" was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of

   athe Champaran Satyagrahabpublicly violating Salt Law at Dandicattending the Second Round Table Conference in Londondthe launch of the Quit India Movement
5. Prelims 2025Q73Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?

   aC. R. DasbMadan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna KantcDr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Khwaja Hasan NizamidM. A. Jinnah
6. Prelims 2025Q74Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   Subsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include the upliftment of 'Harijans' in his political and social programme?

   aThe Poona PactbThe Gandhi-Irwin Agreement (Delhi Pact)cArrest of Congress leadership at the time of the Quit India MovementdPromulgation of the Government of India Act, 1935
7. Prelims 2021Q43Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

   aThe Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.bThe Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.cThe Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.dCripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.
8. Prelims 2019Q14Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements :

   1.Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.

   2.In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.

   3.Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.

   Which of the statements given above are correct?

   a1 and 2 onlyb1 and 3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
9. Prelims 2018Q69Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha ?

   aActive all-India participation of lawyers, students and women in the National MovementbActive involvement of Dalit and Tribal communities of India in the National MovementcJoining of peasant unrest to India's National MovementdDrastic decrease in the cultivation of plantation crops and commercial crops
10. Prelims 2017Q93Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events :

    1.Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy

    2.Quit India Movement launched

    3.Second Round Table Conference

    What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events ?

    a1-2-3b2-1-3c3-2-1d3-1-2
11. Prelims 2015Q16Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1.The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'.

    2.In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League.

    3.Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
12. Prelims 2015Q46Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

    aV. O. Chidambaram PillaibC. RajagopalacharicK. KamarajdAnnie Besant
13. Prelims 2014Q82Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the

    aattainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congressbattainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the CongresscNon-Cooperation Movement was launchedddecision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken
14. Prelims 2013Q39Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because

    aIndians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919bSimon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provincescthere was no Indian member in the Simon Commissiondthe Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
15. Prelims 2013Q40Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Quit India Movement was launched in response to

    aCabinet Mission PlanbCripps ProposalscSimon Commission ReportdWavell Plan
16. Prelims 2012Q25Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because

    athe Congress could not form ministries in the other four provincesbemergence of a 'left wing' in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossiblecthere were widespread communal disturbances in their provincesdNone of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
17. Prelims 2012Q36Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because

    aRound Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirationsbCongress and Muslim League had differences of opinioncRamsay Macdonald announced the Communal AwarddNone of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
18. Prelims 2012Q70Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    The Rowlatt Act aimed at

    acompulsory economic support to war effortsbimprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trialcsuppression of the Khilafat Movementdimposition of restrictions on freedom of the press
19. Prelims 2012Q71Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because

    1.the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence

    2.the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session

    3.a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3c1 and 3dNone of the above
20. Prelims 2011Q54Gandhian Era (1915-1942)Answer disputed

    Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942 ?

    aIt was a non-violent movementbIt was led by Mahatma GandhicIt was a spontaneous movementdIt did not attract the labour class in general
21. Prelims 2011Q60Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?

    1.The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought.

    2.The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
22. Prelims 2011Q67Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled "Unto this Last" and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi ?

    aUplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated manbThe good of individual is contained in the good of allcThe life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble lifedAll the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct in this context
23. Prelims 2011Q68Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

    aRunning the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India MovementbParticipating in the Second Round Table ConferencecLeading a contingent of Indian National ArmydAssisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
24. Prelims 2011Q70Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?

    1.Complete Independence for India.

    2.Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.

    3.Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
25. Prelims 2010Q84Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Consider the following statements:

    1.Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran to investigate the problem of peasants.

    2.Acharya J. B. Kripalani was one of Mahatma Gandhi's colleagues in his Champaran investigation.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
26. Prelims 2010Q119Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Consider the following statements:

    1.The “Bombay Manifesto” signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals.

    2.It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
27. Prelims 2010Q121Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    For the Karachi session of Indian National Congress in 1931 presided over by Sardar Patel, who drafted the Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme ?

    aMahatma GandhibPandit Jawaharlal NehrucDr. Rajendra PrasaddDr. B. R. Ambedkar
28. Prelims 2009Q55Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation?

    aIt curtailed the freedom of religionbIt suppressed the Indian traditional educationcIt authorized the government to imprison people without trialdIt curbed the trade union activities
29. Prelims 2009Q56Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Which one of the following began with the Dandi March?

    aHome Rule MovementbNon-Cooperation MovementcCivil Disobedience MovementdQuit India Movement
30. Prelims 2009Q58Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    With which one of the following movements is the slogan “Do or die” associated?

    aSwadeshi MovementbNon-Cooperation MovementcCivil Disobedience MovementdQuit India Movement