India Wins Freedom - 2 Class 5 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

(i) Who is known as the Father of the Nation in India?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans: (c)
Mahatma Gandhi is commonly referred to as the Father of the Nation in India due to his pivotal role in India's struggle for freedom.

(ii) Which movement was launched after the Jallianwala Bagh incident?
(a) Civil Disobedience Movement
(b) Quit India Movement
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement
(d) Khilafat Movement
Ans: (c)
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched after the Jallianwala Bagh incident to protest against British rule and demand freedom.

(iii) What did Mahatma Gandhi use as his two most powerful tools for the freedom struggle?
(a) Swords and shields
(b) Truth and Non-violence
(c) Military power
(d) Fear and intimidation
Ans: (b)
Mahatma Gandhi believed in the power of truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa) to achieve social and political change.

(iv) When did India become independent from British rule?
(a) August 14, 1947
(b) August 15, 1947
(c) July 4, 1947
(d) September 1, 1947
Ans: (b)
India became independent from British rule on August 15, 1947, and this day is celebrated as Independence Day.

(v) Who was the first President of independent India?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose
Ans: (c)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of independent India, while Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in the year ____________.
(ii) The principle followed by Mahatma Gandhi was known as ____________.
(iii) The massacre that took place in Jallianwala Bagh happened on ____________.
(iv) The movement that demanded complete independence was called ____________.
(v) The Indian National Army was formed by ____________.
Ans:
(i) 1915
(ii) Satyagraha
(iii) April 13, 1919
(iv) Poorna Swaraj
(v) Subhash Chandra Bose

Q3: True or False

(i) Mahatma Gandhi studied law in England and practiced in Africa.
(ii) The Champaran Satyagraha was Mahatma Gandhi's first Civil Disobedience Movement in India.
(iii) The Rowlatt Act gave more powers to the Indian government.
(iv) The Lahore session of the Congress in 1929 declared complete independence as the goal.
(v) The Azad Hind Fauj was formed by the British to suppress the freedom movement.
Ans:
(i) False: Mahatma Gandhi studied law in England and practiced it in South Africa.
(ii) False: The Champaran Satyagraha was Mahatma Gandhi's first significant movement in India, but not his first Civil Disobedience Movement.
(iii) False: The Rowlatt Act gave unbridled powers to the government to arrest and imprison suspects without trial, making it more repressive.
(iv) True: The Lahore session of the Congress in 1929 declared Poorna Swaraj (complete independence) as the goal of the National Movement.
(v) False: The Azad Hind Fauj was formed by Subhash Chandra Bose to fight against the British, not by the British themselves.

Q4: Short Answer Questions

(i) What were the two powerful tools used by Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle?
Ans: Mahatma Gandhi used truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa) as his two powerful tools in the freedom struggle. He believed that through these principles, people could resist oppression and injustice without resorting to violence.

(ii) Describe the incident of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre briefly.
Ans: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar. General Dyer ordered British soldiers to open fire on a peaceful gathering of Indians, resulting in the death of hundreds of innocent men, women, and children. This brutal act shocked the nation and is considered a dark chapter in India's history.

(iii) Why was the Quit India Movement launched, and what was its slogan?
Ans: The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, during World War II. Mahatma Gandhi gave the call "Do or Die" for independence, demanding that the British leave India immediately. The leaders were arrested on August 9, leading to widespread protests and strikes throughout the country.

(iv) Who was the leader of the Indian National Army, and what was its goal?
Ans: The Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) was formed by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1943. Its goal was to free India from British rule by using force. The slogans "Jai Hind" and "Dilli Chalo" were associated with the movement, and it was formed with the help of Indian prisoners captured by the Japanese during World War II.

(v) When and how did India finally achieve independence from British rule?
Ans: India achieved independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. The British Prime Minister, Clement Atlee, recognized the growing strength of the Indian freedom movement and realized that continued rule was unsustainable. The Indian leaders, including the Congress and the Muslim League, played a significant role in negotiations leading to the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan. Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President, and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India.