Test: Freedom Struggle - 2 - Class 5 MCQ

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak criticized the British very strongly in a newspaper called Kesari.
• He believed strongly in the idea of freedom for his country.
• Kesari means 'lion', and just like a lion roars loudly, Tilak used his newspaper to raise his voice against the British rule, demanding freedom for India.

A. O. Hume started the Indian National Congress. He played a significant role in its formation and early activities.

• Khudi Ram Bose was a brave young boy who fought against British rule.
• He was hanged by the British when he was only 15 years old.
• Even at such a young age, he stood up for what he believed in.
• This shows us how some people in history fought for our country's freedom, even when it was very difficult.

• The Indian people burned British-made cloth during the Swadeshi movement to show that they did not want to buy products made by the British.
• They wanted to protest against British rule and show that they could make their own clothes and be independent.
• Burning the cloth was a way to say, "We don't need your things, we can make our own!"

The statement is TRUE.

During the first Congress session in Bombay, which was presided over by W.C. Banerjee, 72 delegates from different parts of India attended the inaugural session.

• This means the British wanted to create divisions between different groups of people to keep control over India.
• The Muslim League was supported by the British and this support eventually led to India being divided into two parts based on religion.

Explanation: Yes, this statement is True. The British rulers reacted strongly by using force against the leaders of the movement. They were not happy with the protests and used power to stop them.

• After returning to India in 1915, Gandhi joined the Independence Movement to help India become free from British rule.
• This movement aimed to make India an independent country where its people could make their own decisions and live freely.
• Gandhi played a crucial role in leading this movement and inspiring many people to work together for India's freedom.