Struggle For Independence Of India - Study Mode

[#151] As per the Indian Independence Act of 1947, which of the following did not form a part of Pakistan?
Correct Answer

(D) Assam

Explanation

Solution: As per the Indian Independence Act of 1947, Assam did not form a part of Pakistan.

[#152] The famous 'Ratings Mutiny' (Revolt of a section of Indian soldiers serving in the Royal Indian Navy) in Bombay in February 1946 was calmed down largely by the efforts of
Correct Answer

(D) Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation

Solution: The mutiny was ended by intervention of Sardar Patel, who after a meeting with M. S. Khan made a statement of ending the strike. The similar statement was made by Jinnah in Calcutta. The mutineers surrendered but despite the assurances of Congress and Muslim League, many mutineers were arrested, subjected to court martial and dismissed from the services.

[#153] Who had given the slogan of 'Do or Die' during All India Congress Committee in Bombay and ratified the 'Quit India' resolution?
Correct Answer

(A) Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation

Solution: The historic session of the All India Congress Committee began on the 7th August and concluded after midnight of 8th August 1942 at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay. In a speech entitled, “Do or Die (Karo ya Mro),” given on by Mahatma Gandhi urged the masses to act as an independent nation and not to follow the orders of the British.

[#154] The Working Committee of the Congress passed the Quit India resolution on
Correct Answer

(A) July 14, 1942

Explanation

Solution: In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha. Here a long resolution was passed that demanded that the “British Rule in India must end immediately”. This resolution was an outcome of the change in attitude of Congress and Gandhi himself towards British.

[#155] Mahatma Gandhi was first arrested, during 'Satyagrah' in the year
Correct Answer

(B) 1908

Explanation

Solution: On 10 January 1908 Mahatma Gandhi was arrested for the first time in South Africa for refusing to carry an obligatory identity document card commonly known as the 'pass'. Gandhi was released in February after negotiations with the government.