India Under East India Company - 2 Class 5 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Subhas Chandra Bose
(d) Sardar Patel

(ii) The Indian National Congress aimed to achieve India's independence through:

(a) Violent uprisings
(b) Peaceful negotiations
(c) Religious conversions
(d) Cultural exchanges

(iii) The Taj Mahal is located in which Indian city?
(a) Delhi
(b) Agra
(c) Jaipur
(d) Mumbai

(iv) The "Quit India Movement" was launched in which year?
(a) 1942
(b) 1920
(c) 1930
(d) 1947

(v) The Great Bengal Famine of 1943 was caused by:
(a) Natural disasters
(b) British trade policies
(c) Crop failure
(d) Invasion by neighboring countries

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The British East India Company arrived in India in __________.

(ii) The Indian National Congress was founded in __________.

(iii) The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 was also known as the __________.

(iv) The capital of British India was __________.

(v) The famous leader who used nonviolent resistance against British rule was __________.

(vi) The Jallianwala Bagh massacre happened in the city of __________.

(vii) The Salt March was a significant event in India's struggle for __________.

(viii) The first war of independence against British rule took place in the year __________.

(ix) The Indian National Movement gained momentum during the leadership of __________.

(x) The partition of India led to the creation of two nations: India and __________.

Q3: True and False

(i) The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 was entirely successful in overthrowing British rule.

(ii) The Indian National Congress was established to seek better representation in the British Parliament. 

(iii) The Salt March was a peaceful protest led by Mahatma Gandhi against the British salt tax.

(iv) The British East India Company initially came to India for trading purposes only.

(v) The capital of British India was Mumbai throughout the colonial period.

Q4: Short Answer Questions

(i) Describe the main objective of the Indian National Congress during the colonial period.

(ii) What was the significance of the Salt March in India's fight for independence?

(iii) Explain the term "Civil Disobedience" as used during India's struggle for freedom.

(iv) Why is the year 1947 important in the history of India?

(v) Briefly describe the impact of colonialism on India's economy.

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