Struggle For Independence Of India - Study Mode

[#36] Which of the following was the main part of Aurobindo's programme to achieve independence?
Correct Answer

(B) Passive resistance

Explanation

Solution: Sri Aurobindo Ghosh (1872-1950) who used the theory of Passive Resistance as a technique for social change during the period of India's national liberation movement.

[#37] Which of the following is not true about Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
Correct Answer

(C) He launched a newspaper 'Kesari' in English

Explanation

Solution: More than education, it was journalism that became Tilak's way to reach out to people. In 1881 he launched two newspapers—the Kesari ( Lion) in Marathi and the Mahratta in English.

[#38] Satyagraha Sabha was formed by Gandhi at
Correct Answer

(A) Bombay

Explanation

Solution: Gandhi did not believe that the existing institutions could handle such a noble weapon. So a separate institution named Satyagraha Sabha was formed, its headquarters were in Bombay.

[#39] Satyagraha finds expression in
Correct Answer

(C) Non-Cooperation

Explanation

Solution: Satyagraha expressed in Non-cooperation, Non-Violence was the basic features of this Satyagraha. For Gandhi, satyagraha went far beyond mere "passive resistance" and became strength in practising non-violent methods. In his words: Truth (satya) implies love, and firmness (agraha) engenders and therefore serves as a synonym for force.

[#40] Who founded the organization "servants of Indian society"?
Correct Answer

(D) Gopal Krishna Gokhle

Explanation

Solution: Gopal Krishan Gokhale founded the "Servants of Indian Society" in Pune Maharastra.