Indian National Movement Practice Questions
20 free Indian National Movement practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
The partition of Bengal was revoked in 1911 during the tenure of which Viceroy?
- A Lord Curzon
- B Lord Minto
- C Lord Hardinge
- D Lord Chelmsford
Correct answer: Lord Hardinge
The partition of Bengal, originally implemented by Lord Curzon in 1905, was annulled in 1911 by Lord Hardinge. This decision was announced during the Delhi Durbar visited by King George V.
Which movement started with the breaking of the Salt Law at Dandi?
- A Non-Cooperation Movement
- B Quit India Movement
- C All India Home Rule Movement
- D Civil Disobedience Movement
Correct answer: Civil Disobedience Movement
The Civil Disobedience Movement began in 1930 when Mahatma Gandhi marched from Sabarmati to Dandi to produce salt. This act symbolized a direct challenge to the British monopoly on salt production.
Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society' (1905)?
- A Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- B Lala Lajpat Rai
- C Surendranath Banerjee
- D Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Correct answer: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded this society to train Indians to devote their lives to the cause of the country in a selfless manner. It focused on social and human development alongside political education.
At which session of the Indian National Congress did the historic 'Surat Split' occur?
- A 1905
- B 1906
- C 1907
- D 1909
Correct answer: 1907
The 1907 Surat session saw the Congress split into two groups: the Moderates and the Extremists. The disagreement arose over the methods of agitation and the presidency of the session.
The 'Lucknow Pact' of 1916 was signed between which two groups?
- A Moderates and Extremists
- B Congress and the British Government
- C Swarajists and No-Changers
- D Congress and the Muslim League
Correct answer: Congress and the Muslim League
The Lucknow Pact was a landmark agreement where the Congress and the Muslim League agreed on a common political platform. It also marked the reunion of the Moderates and Extremists within the Congress.
Who was the author of the book 'Hind Swaraj' published in 1909?
- A Jawaharlal Nehru
- B Subhas Chandra Bose
- C Mahatma Gandhiji
- D Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Correct answer: Mahatma Gandhiji
Mahatma Gandhi wrote 'Hind Swaraj' while traveling from London to South Africa. In this book, he expressed his views on Swaraj, modern civilization, and the power of non-violence.
The 'Ghadar Party' was founded in 1913 in which city?
- A Berlin
- B London
- C New York City
- D San Francisco
Correct answer: San Francisco
The Ghadar Party was an international political movement founded by expatriate Indians, primarily Lala Hardayal, to overthrow British rule in India. Its headquarters were located at Yugantar Ashram in San Francisco.
Under whose presidency was the 'Purna Swaraj' resolution adopted in 1929?
- A Motilal Nehru
- B Mahatma Gandhi
- C Subhas Chandra Bose
- D Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
The Lahore Session of 1929 was presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, where the Congress formally declared 'Complete Independence' as its goal. January 26, 1930, was subsequently fixed as the first Independence Day.
The 'Hunter Committee' was appointed by the British government to investigate which event?
- A Chauri Chaura incident
- B Champaran Satyagraha movement
- C Jallianwala Bagh massacre
- D Partition of Bengal
Correct answer: Jallianwala Bagh massacre
The Hunter Commission was established in 1919 to investigate the shooting incident in Amritsar. The report was largely seen as a whitewash by Indian nationalists as it failed to punish General Dyer severely.
Who was the main leader of the 'Vaikom Satyagraha' (1924-25)?
- A E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar)
- B K. Kelappan
- C T.K. Madhavan
- D All of the above
Correct answer: All of the above
Vaikom Satyagraha was a movement in Travancore against untouchability and for the right of lower castes to use roads near temples. Leaders like T.K. Madhavan, K. Kelappan, and Periyar played crucial roles in its success.
The 'Simon Commission' was boycotted by Indians primarily because:
- A It did not support Purna Swaraj
- B It recommended the partition of India
- C There was no Indian member in the commission
- D It was appointed two years ahead of schedule
Correct answer: There was no Indian member in the commission
The Simon Commission, sent to review the Government of India Act 1919, consisted only of seven British members. This exclusion of Indians was seen as a deliberate insult to the self-respect of the nation.
Which movement was suspended following the 'Chauri Chaura' incident in 1922?
- A Swadeshi Movement
- B Civil Disobedience Movement
- C Non-Cooperation Movement
- D Quit India Movement
Correct answer: Non-Cooperation Movement
After a violent mob burned a police station in Chauri Chaura, killing 22 policemen, Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement. He believed that the people were not yet fully prepared for a non-violent struggle.
Who gave the title 'Mahatma' to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi?
- A Rabindranath Tagore
- B Subhas Chandra Bose
- C Jawaharlal Nehru
- D Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Correct answer: Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore conferred the title 'Mahatma' (Great Soul) on Gandhi. In return, Gandhi famously referred to Tagore as 'Gurudev'.
The 'August Offer' (1940) was issued by which Viceroy?
- A Lord Linlithgow
- B Lord Wavell
- C Lord Mountbatten
- D Lord Reading
Correct answer: Lord Linlithgow
Lord Linlithgow made the August Offer to gain Indian cooperation during World War II. It promised the expansion of the Governor-General's Executive Council and a post-war constituent assembly.
Who was the first person to stay at Gandhi's Wardha Ashram as an 'Individual Satyagrahi' in 1940?
- A Jawaharlal Nehru
- B Vinoba Bhave
- C Brahma Dutt
- D Sardar Patel
Correct answer: Vinoba Bhave
Vinoba Bhave was selected by Gandhi as the first individual satyagrahi to protest against the forced involvement of India in World War II. Jawaharlal Nehru was the second satyagrahi.
Which among the following was the main objective of the 'Akali Movement' in the 1920s?
- A To form a completely separate Sikh nation-state
- B To reform the management of Sikh Gurdwaras
- C To support the British war effort
- D To oppose the Non-Cooperation movement
Correct answer: To reform the management of Sikh Gurdwaras
The Akali Movement (Gurdwara Reform Movement) aimed at liberating Sikh shrines from the control of corrupt Udasi Mahants. This led to the formation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).
The 'Indian National Army' (INA) was originally conceived by:
- A Subhas Chandra Bose
- B Captain Mohan Singh
- C Rash Behari Bose
- D Shah Nawaz Khan
Correct answer: Captain Mohan Singh
While Subhas Chandra Bose later led the INA to fame, it was originally formed by Captain Mohan Singh with the help of Japanese officials. It consisted of Indian prisoners of war captured by the Japanese.
Which session of the Congress was the only one presided over by Mahatma Gandhi?
- A 1924 Belgaum Session
- B 1925 Kanpur Session
- C 1922 Gaya Session
- D 1928 Calcutta Session
Correct answer: 1924 Belgaum Session
The 39th session of the Indian National Congress held in Belgaum (Karnataka) in 1924 was the only session where Gandhi served as the President. It followed his release from prison after the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Who founded the 'All India Depressed Classes Federation' in 1920?
- A Jyotirao Phule
- B B.R. Ambedkar
- C M.C. Rajah
- D Jagjivan Ram
Correct answer: B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded this organization to represent the interests of the Dalits and fight against the caste system. He advocated for separate electorates and social equality throughout the freedom struggle.
The 'Indian Independence League' in Tokyo was founded by:
- A Subhas Chandra Bose
- B Rash Behari Bose
- C Lala Hardayal
- D V.D. Savarkar
Correct answer: Rash Behari Bose
Rash Behari Bose, who had fled to Japan in 1915, founded the Indian Independence League to organize Indians living outside India. He later handed over the leadership of the movement to Subhas Chandra Bose.