Struggle For Independence Of India - Study Mode

[#136] The main objectives of the Non-Cooperation Movement were
Correct Answer

(A) restoration of the old status of the Caliph (Khilafat Demand) and attainment of Swaraj for India

Explanation

Solution: The main objectives of the Non-Cooperation Movement were restoration of the old status of the Caliph (Khilafat Demand) and attainment of Swaraj for India.

[#137] In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi went to__________ to organise a satyagraha movement amongst
cotton mill workers
Correct Answer

(D) Ahmedabad

Explanation

Solution: The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918, in the Kheda district of Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj, was a Satyagraha movement organized by Mohandas Gandhi. It was a major revolt in the Indian independence movement. It was the third Satyagraha movement after Champaran Satyagraha and Ahmedabad mill strike.

[#138] In which of the following movement did Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of Hunger Strike as a weapon?
Correct Answer

(C) Ahmedabad Strike, 1918

Explanation

Solution: Ahmedabad Mill Strike, 1918 was one of the initial movements led by Gandhi in the beginning of 20th century after his return from South Africa. It was one of the formative events in the political career of Mahatma Gandhi.

[#139] The Home Rule Movement was aimed at
Correct Answer

(C) self-government for India within the British Commonwealth

Explanation

Solution: Annie Besant gave new hope to the country. “The moment of England's difficulty is the moment of India's opportunity.” She started the Home Rule League Movement to be later supported fully by Tilak. It aimed at self-government for India within the British Commonwealth.

[#140] All India State's Peoples Conference formed in 1927 launched popular movements in
Correct Answer

(A) Princely States

Explanation

Solution: The first session of an All India States' People's Conference was held in Bombay in December 1927. The Conference brought together representatives from hundreds of Indian princely states, including Baroda, Bhopal, Travancore and Hyderabad.