Worksheet: India's Freedom Struggle

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) Why was the Indian National Congress formed in 1885?
(a) To support British policies
(b) To promote division among Indians
(c) Due to dissatisfaction with British policies
(d) To establish British rule in India

(ii) Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
(d) Gopai Krishna Gokhale

(iii) What were the demands of the Indian National Congress?
(a) Benefits for British
(b) Employment of British in government jobs
(c) Benefits for Indians
(d) Independence for Britain

(iv) What event led to the policy of 'Divide and Rule' by the British?
(a) Formation of the Indian National Congress
(b) The Jallianwala Bagh massacre
(c) The Partition of Bengal
(d) The Quit India Movement

(v) Why did the British announce the Partition of Bengal in 1905?
(a) To strengthen unity among Indians
(b) To weaken unity between Hindus and Muslims
(c) To benefit both Hindu and Muslim communities
(d) To promote economic development in Bengal

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) The policy of 'Divide and Rule' aimed to weaken the _________ among Indians.

(ii) The leader who led the Civil Disobedience Movement by breaking the Salt Law at Dandi was __________.

(iii) The Khilafat Movement aimed to support the Khalifa of __________.

(iv) The Non-cooperation Movement demanded __________ from British Rule.

(v) The Quit India Movement was launched by Gandhi in __________.

Q3: Match the Column.

Match the leaders with their roles or contributions.

Q4: True or False.

(i) The Rowlatt Act of 1919 gave the government the power to arrest anyone without trial.

(ii) The Simon Commission was well-received by the Indian leaders.

(iii) The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred during a peaceful meeting in Amritsar.

(iv) The Quit India Movement was launched by Gandhi in 1945.

(v) The Statue of Unity was erected in memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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