Worksheet: Mahatma Gandhi & The Nationalist Movement | History Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in January 1915 after successfully leading a struggle against discriminatory British policies in ____________.

Q2: Gandhi's non-violent protest in South Africa was known as ____________.

Q3: During his speech at the opening of Banaras Hindu University in 1916, Gandhi criticized the Indian elite for their lack of concern for ____________.

Q4: Gandhi encouraged the use of ____________ in communication within provincial Congress Committees.

Q5: In 1917, Gandhi successfully led the ____________ Movement to secure the rights of peasants.

Q6: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in the city of ____________.

Q7: The non-cooperation movement led by Gandhi was named ____________ by an American biographer.

Q8: The ____________ Movement, led by Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, aimed to restore the respect of the Caliphate.

Q9: The Dandi March started on ____________ and was a protest against the British monopoly on salt production and sale.

Q10: The Gandhi-Irwin Pact resulted in the suspension of the ____________ Movement in 1931.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Gandhi's return to India in 1915 marked the beginning of a more politically active period.
Reason: Congress had gained popularity in major towns and cities during this time.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The Salt Satyagraha played a significant role in India's struggle for independence.
Reason: The salt laws were widely disliked by the Indian population.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The Cabinet Mission of 1946 successfully resolved the differences between the Congress and the Muslim League.
Reason: The Cabinet Mission proposed a federal system to keep India united.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The Quit India Movement led to a significant polarization between the Congress and the Muslim League.
Reason: The Quit India Movement called for immediate British withdrawal from India.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The freedom struggle ended with the division of India into two separate nations.
Reason: The division was desired by all religious communities in India.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What did Gandhi's non-violent protest in South Africa involve?

Q2: Why did Gandhi criticize the Indian elite during his speech at Banaras Hindu University?

Q3: What was the primary goal of the Khilafat Movement?

Q4: What did the Salt March protest against, and when did it begin?

Q5: What happened during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919?

Q6: How did the Cabinet Mission of 1946 attempt to resolve differences between the Congress and the Muslim League?

Q7: Why did the Quit India Movement lead to polarization between the Congress and the Muslim League?

Q8: What event marked the end of the freedom struggle for India?

Q9: How did Gandhi respond to the division of India into two separate nations?

Q10: Who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi, and why?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of the Salt Satyagraha in the Indian freedom struggle.

Q2: Describe the impact of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the Indian population and their attitude towards British rule.

Q3: What were the key terms of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact, and why was it criticized by some radical nationalists?

Q4: Discuss the role of the Quit India Movement in the final stages of the struggle for Indian independence.

Q5: How did the division of India into two nations affect religious communities and the idea of secularism in India?

Q6: Explain the role of newspapers during the Indian freedom struggle, including their limitations.

Q7: Describe the events that led to the division of India into India and Pakistan in 1947.

Q8: How did Mahatma Gandhi's assassination impact India and the international community, and why was he compared to Abraham Lincoln by Time magazine?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss Mahatma Gandhi's role in transforming the Indian National Movement from an elite phenomenon to a mass movement, including his strategies and the impact of his efforts.

Q2: Examine the significance of the Dandi March in the Indian freedom struggle, considering its impact on a global scale and the role of women in the movement.

Q3: Analyze the complex relationship between the Congress, the Muslim League, and the British government in the years leading up to India's independence, including key events and their consequences.

Q4: Explain the circumstances and consequences of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, its impact on India, and the international recognition of his legacy.

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