Nationalism Chp 3 Question Bank

 I. First World War – Economic & Political Impact

1. How had the First World War created a new economic situation in India? Explain with examples. (3)

2. Explain any three facts about the new economic situation created in India by the First World War. (3)

3. How did the First World War create a new economic and political situation in India? (5)

4. Explain any five major problems posed by the First World War in India. (5)

II. Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

1. What was the Rowlatt Act? (1)

2. Why was the Rowlatt Act imposed? (1)

3. Why did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act of 1919? (5)

4. How was the Rowlatt Act opposed by the people in India? (3)

5. Describe the incident and impact of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. (5)

6. Describe any three suppressive measures taken by the British administration to clampdown on nationalists. (3)

7. Explain any three measures taken by the British to repress the movement started against the Rowlatt Act. (3)

III. Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM)

1. When and why was the Non-Cooperation Movement withdrawn? (1)

2. Why did Non-Cooperation Movement gradually slow down in cities? (3)

3. Why did Gandhiji withdraw the NCM in February 1922? (3)

4. Why did NCM lose momentum in cities? (3)

5. Describe the developments which led to the launching of NCM. (5)

6. What was Gandhiji’s idea behind launching the NCM? Mention four proposals. (5)

7. How could non-cooperation become a movement? Give your opinion. (3)

8. How could NCM become a mass movement? Explain with examples. (5)

9. How did NCM spread in cities across the country? Explain its effects on the economic front. (5)

10. Explain any three effects of NCM on Indian economy. (3)

11. How had NCM spread to the countryside? (5)

12. Describe the role of peasants in Awadh in the NCM. (3)

13. Describe any three major problems faced by peasants of Awadh during NCM. (3)

14. Explain any three problems faced by the peasants of Awadh. (3)

15. Explain the spread of NCM in the countryside. (5)

16. Explain the limitations of NCM. (3)

IV. Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM)

1. Why was CDM launched and when? (1)

2. How did the Salt March become an effective tool of resistance against colonialism? (3)

3. Describe the main features of the Salt March. (3)

4. Why did Gandhiji choose salt as a powerful symbol? (5)

5. Explain the reaction of the colonial government to the spread of CDM. (3)

6. Why did Gandhiji call off the CDM? (5)

7. Why did he relaunch CDM with great apprehension? (5)

8. How did CDM come into force in various parts of the country? (5)

9. Describe the significance of CDM in India’s freedom struggle. (5)

V. Social Groups in National Movement

1. How did different social groups conceive the idea of NCM? Explain with examples. (5)

2. Why did different social groups join CDM? Explain. (3)

How did the rich peasants and women take part in CDM? (3)

3. How did industrialists relate to CDM? Analyze their role. (3)

4. The Congress was reluctant to include industrial workers’ demands in its struggle. Why? (3)

5. Some Muslim political organizations were lukewarm in their response to CDM. Examine. (3)

6. How did women participate in CDM? (3)

7. How did plantation workers in Assam understand the idea of Swaraj? (3)

VI. Satyagraha & Gandhian Ideology

1. What is Satyagraha? (1)

2. Explain Gandhiji’s idea of Satyagraha. (3)

3. Explain any five points about Gandhiji’s idea of Satyagraha. (5)

4. A satyagrahi wins the battle through non-violence. Explain with examples. (3)

5. Mention any two Satyagraha movements organized by Gandhiji before 1919. (1)

6. In which year and place did Gandhiji organize Satyagraha for the first time in India? (1)

VII. Salt Law & Gandhi-Irwin Pact

1. What were the two types of demands in Gandhiji’s letter to Irwin? Why was salt tax the most stirring? (3)

2. Which two types of demands were mentioned by Gandhiji in his letter to Viceroy Irwin on 31 Jan 1930? (3)

VIII. Poona Pact & Dalit Demands

1. Describe the main features of the Poona Pact. (3)

2. Why did Gandhiji oppose the separate electorates for Dalits? (3)

IX. Symbols of Nationalism & Culture

1. Who created the first image of Bharat Mata? (1)

2. Who composed Vande Mataram? (1)

3. In which novel was Vande Mataram included and who wrote it? (1)

4. What type of flag was designed during Swadeshi Movement? Main features? (3)

5. Who had designed the Swaraj flag by 1921? Main features? (3)

6. Describe how history was reinterpreted in creating nationalism. (3)

7. Evaluate the contribution of folklore, songs, popular prints etc., in shaping nationalism. (5)

8. How did cultural processes help in creating a sense of collective belonging in India? (3)

9. What combination of colours was in the Swaraj flag designed by Gandhiji in 1921? (1)

X. Other Key Questions

1. Which act prevented plantation workers from leaving tea gardens? (1)

2. Who is the author of Hind Swaraj? (1)

3. In which Congress session was the demand for Purna Swaraj formalized? (1)

4. Who was the president of Congress when 26 Jan 1930 was declared Independence Day? Why was it significant? (3)