The Lucknow Pact aimed to ensure that ___ of the members of the Provincial Legislature were directly elected.

Four-fifths

True or False: The Lucknow Pact included provisions for the complete abolition of separate electorates for Muslims.

False. The Lucknow Pact maintained separate electorates for Muslims while promoting certain democratic principles.

Fill in the blank: The Lucknow Pact granted Muslims ___ representation in the Council, which exceeded their population share.

Disproportionate

Annie Besant launched the Home Rule League Movement in ___ to promote self-governance in India.

Chennai

Fill in the blank: Bal Gangadhar Tilak is known for his slogan, 'Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it,' which inspired many Indians to join the ___ movement.

Freedom

What contributed to the decline of the Home Rule Movement by the end of 1917?

British promise of self-governance declined Home Rule.

• August Declaration satisfied some.

• Leadership absence weakened movement.

• Nationalist hopes shifted focus.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Home Rule League Movement? A) Establishment of branches across India B) Promotion of violent uprisings C) Political education D) Legal methods to achieve self-governance

B) Promotion of violent uprisings

Fill in the blank: The central legislature of India under the Government of India Act, 1919, consisted of two chambers: the Council of States and the ___ .

Indian Legislative Assembly

True or False: The Governor General had the authority to summon and dissolve the legislative chambers under the Government of India Act, 1919.

True

What significant change regarding Indian representation was made in the Council of the Viceroy under the Government of India Act, 1919?

The number of Indian representatives was increased to three.

According to the Government of India Act, 1935, what was the term of office for the Legislative Council?

Three years

What was the significance of the Public Service Commission established under the Government of India Act, 1919?

It was the first time provisions were made to establish a Public Service Commission in India.

Multiple Choice: Who criticized the Government of India Act, 1919 for its slow-paced self-government? A) Early Nationalists B) Assertive Nationalists C) The British Parliament D) None of the above

B) Assertive Nationalists

True or False: The Indian Legislative Assembly had financial authority under the Government of India Act, 1919.

True