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Nationalism in India

Class 10th Social Science- Nationalism in India

Nationalism in India.

Case Study 1: The Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Context:
The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919, giving the British government in India the power to imprison people without trial for up to two years. This led to widespread unrest and protests. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919, where General Dyer ordered open fire on a peaceful gathering in Amritsar, further fueled nationalist sentiments and led to the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Questions:

  1. What did the Rowlatt Act of 1919 empower the British government to do?
    • A. Extend civil liberties
    • B. Detain people without trial
    • C. Give Indians the right to vote
    • D. Reduce taxes on Indian goods
  2. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which city?
    • A. Delhi
    • B. Amritsar
    • C. Lahore
    • D. Kolkata
  3. Who was responsible for ordering the firing at Jallianwala Bagh?
    • A. Lord Curzon
    • B. Lord Irwin
    • C. General Dyer
    • D. Mahatma Gandhi
  4. Which movement was launched as a result of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
    • A. Non-Cooperation Movement
    • B. Civil Disobedience Movement
    • C. Quit India Movement
    • D. Khilafat Movement

Case Study 2: The Non-Cooperation Movement

Context:
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920, which aimed at gaining full independence from British rule through peaceful means. People were asked to boycott British goods, schools, and institutions. The movement spread across the country, uniting people from different regions and communities.

Questions:

  1. In which year was the Non-Cooperation Movement launched?
    • A. 1919
    • B. 1920
    • C. 1922
    • D. 1930
  2. Which of the following was NOT a part of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
    • A. Boycott of British goods
    • B. Boycott of foreign cloth
    • C. Surrender of titles
    • D. Armed rebellion against the British
  3. What did the Non-Cooperation Movement aim to achieve?
    • A. Full independence (Swaraj)
    • B. Better working conditions for Indian laborers
    • C. Formation of a new political party
    • D. Promotion of Western education in India
  4. Which event led to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922?
    • A. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre
    • B. The Chauri Chaura incident
    • C. The Simon Commission arrival
    • D. The Rowlatt Act protests

Case Study 3: The Salt March (Dandi March)

Context:
In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi launched the Civil Disobedience Movement with the famous Salt March to break the British monopoly on salt. Starting from Sabarmati Ashram, Gandhi walked over 240 miles to the coastal town of Dandi, where he made salt from seawater, defying British laws. The march garnered massive support and inspired similar acts of civil disobedience across the country.

Questions:

  1. Where did Mahatma Gandhi start the Salt March from?
    • A. Sabarmati Ashram
    • B. Dandi
    • C. Mumbai
    • D. Delhi
  2. The Salt March was part of which larger movement?
    • A. Non-Cooperation Movement
    • B. Quit India Movement
    • C. Civil Disobedience Movement
    • D. Swadeshi Movement
  3. The Salt March was aimed at protesting against:
    • A. British control of Indian industries
    • B. British monopoly on salt production and sale
    • C. Heavy land revenue taxes
    • D. The partition of Bengal
  4. How many miles did Gandhi and his followers walk during the Salt March?
    • A. 150 miles
    • B. 200 miles
    • C. 240 miles
    • D. 300 miles

Case Study 4: The Role of Women in the National Movement

Context:
Women played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence. They actively participated in protests, picketing, and boycotts, and many were imprisoned for their involvement in the freedom struggle. Leaders like Sarojini Naidu and Kamala Nehru encouraged women to break social barriers and join the nationalist cause.

Questions:

  1. Which of the following women was a prominent leader in the Indian National Movement?
    • A. Kamala Nehru
    • B. Indira Gandhi
    • C. Margaret Thatcher
    • D. Emmeline Pankhurst
  2. Women actively participated in which movement by picketing liquor shops and foreign cloth stores?
    • A. Swadeshi Movement
    • B. Non-Cooperation Movement
    • C. Civil Disobedience Movement
    • D. Quit India Movement
  3. Sarojini Naidu was known as:
    • A. The Iron Lady of India
    • B. The Nightingale of India
    • C. The Mother of India
    • D. The Queen of Jhansi
  4. Which of the following was a form of protest led by women during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
    • A. Joining armed rebellion
    • B. Boycotting British products
    • C. Joining the British Army
    • D. Supporting the British rule

Case Study 5: The Quit India Movement

Context:
The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in August 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India. The slogan ‘Do or Die’ inspired millions of Indians to participate in mass protests, strikes, and demonstrations. The British responded with severe repression, arresting many leaders including Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Vallabhbhai Patel.

Questions:

  1. In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
    • A. 1930
    • B. 1940
    • C. 1942
    • D. 1945
  2. What was the slogan of the Quit India Movement?
    • A. Swaraj is my birthright
    • B. Inquilab Zindabad
    • C. Do or Die
    • D. Vande Mataram
  3. Which of the following leaders was arrested during the Quit India Movement?
    • A. Lord Mountbatten
    • B. Winston Churchill
    • C. Jawaharlal Nehru
    • D. Jinnah
  4. How did the British government respond to the Quit India Movement?
    • A. By accepting the demand for independence
    • B. By launching a counter movement
    • C. By arresting key leaders and repressing the movement
    • D. By offering reforms to satisfy the demands