Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers on “The Role of Assamese Women in the Independence Movement”
- Who is considered one of the pioneering Assamese women leaders in the Indian independence movement?
- a) Kanaklata Barua
- b) Indira Gandhi
- c) Sarojini Naidu
- d) Annie Besant
Answer: a) Kanaklata Barua
- Which Assamese woman was actively involved in the Quit India Movement of 1942?
- a) Lakshmi Nandan Bora
- b) Gopinath Bordoloi
- c) Chandraprava Saikiani
- d) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: c) Chandraprava Saikiani
- Which Assamese woman was known for her role in the anti-colonial struggle and was a key member of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee?
- a) Hemprabha Neog
- b) Kalpana Dutta
- c) Sarojini Naidu
- d) Nirmala Prasad
Answer: a) Hemprabha Neog
- Who was the first Assamese woman to be arrested for participating in the freedom struggle?
- a) Kanaklata Barua
- b) Chandraprava Saikiani
- c) Hemprabha Neog
- d) Priyamvada Kakati
Answer: b) Chandraprava Saikiani
- Which notable Assamese woman led the women’s brigade during the Quit India Movement?
- a) Kalpana Dutta
- b) Kanaklata Barua
- c) Chandraprava Saikiani
- d) Indira Gandhi
Answer: b) Kanaklata Barua
- What was the primary role of Assamese women in the anti-British protests in Assam?
- a) Leading armed struggles
- b) Organizing protests and rallies
- c) Providing financial support
- d) Engaging in diplomacy
Answer: b) Organizing protests and rallies
- Which Assamese woman was known for her contributions to the nationalist movement and also worked as a social reformer?
- a) Rukmini Devi
- b) Chandraprava Saikiani
- c) Kalpana Dutta
- d) Pratima Barua
Answer: b) Chandraprava Saikiani
- In which year did Kanaklata Barua make her significant contribution to the independence movement?
- a) 1942
- b) 1940
- c) 1935
- d) 1946
Answer: a) 1942
- Which Assamese woman was involved in the cultural and political awakening of Assam, complementing her political activism?
- a) Hemprabha Neog
- b) Kanaklata Barua
- c) Chandraprava Saikiani
- d) Jayanthi Devi
Answer: a) Hemprabha Neog
- Who among the following Assamese women was a key figure in the Assamese literary movement and also supported the independence struggle?
- a) Bhupen Hazarika
- b) Pratima Barua
- c) Kalpana Dutta
- d) Anuradha Sarma
Answer: b) Pratima Barua
- Which prominent Assamese woman was a member of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and worked tirelessly for the independence cause?
- a) Hemprabha Neog
- b) Kalpana Dutta
- c) Kanaklata Barua
- d) Chandraprava Saikiani
Answer: a) Hemprabha Neog
- What was the primary contribution of Assamese women like Chandraprava Saikiani to the Quit India Movement?
- a) Organizing sabotage operations
- b) Leading mass protests
- c) Providing legal assistance
- d) Establishing underground networks
Answer: b) Leading mass protests
- Which Assamese woman was noted for her role in the movement against British imperialism through her speeches and writings?
- a) Kanaklata Barua
- b) Kalpana Dutta
- c) Chandraprava Saikiani
- d) Hemprabha Neog
Answer: d) Hemprabha Neog
- What was the common mode of protest used by Assamese women during the independence movement?
- a) Armed conflicts
- b) Silent marches
- c) Public demonstrations
- d) Writing petitions
Answer: c) Public demonstrations
- Which Assamese woman was posthumously honored for her bravery and role in the independence movement?
- a) Kanaklata Barua
- b) Chandraprava Saikiani
- c) Hemprabha Neog
- d) Kalpana Dutta
Answer: a) Kanaklata Barua
- Which social reform movement in Assam was supported by Assamese women alongside the independence movement?
- a) Anti-Nazir movement
- b) Anti-child marriage movement
- c) Swadeshi movement
- d) Social welfare movement
Answer: b) Anti-child marriage movement
- Who was the prominent Assamese woman leader known for her role in organizing and leading female volunteers during the independence struggle?
- a) Chandraprava Saikiani
- b) Hemprabha Neog
- c) Kanaklata Barua
- d) Kalpana Dutta
Answer: a) Chandraprava Saikiani
- Which year saw the most significant activism of Assamese women in the Quit India Movement?
- a) 1942
- b) 1940
- c) 1935
- d) 1939
Answer: a) 1942
- Which prominent Assamese woman was an active participant in the Indian National Congress and fought for women’s rights?
- a) Kalpana Dutta
- b) Hemprabha Neog
- c) Chandraprava Saikiani
- d) Kanaklata Barua
Answer: b) Hemprabha Neog
- Which event led to the arrest and imprisonment of many Assamese women during the independence movement?
- a) Civil Disobedience Movement
- b) Quit India Movement
- c) Salt March
- d) Non-Cooperation Movement
Answer: b) Quit India Movement
- Which Assamese woman leader is remembered for her role in spearheading protests against British policies in Assam?
- a) Kanaklata Barua
- b) Chandraprava Saikiani
- c) Kalpana Dutta
- d) Hemprabha Neog
Answer: b) Chandraprava Saikiani
- Which Assamese woman contributed significantly to the nationalist literature and was a supporter of the independence movement?
- a) Pratima Barua
- b) Kalpana Dutta
- c) Hemprabha Neog
- d) Kanaklata Barua
Answer: a) Pratima Barua
- Who among the following Assamese women was actively involved in organizing mass meetings and public demonstrations against British rule?
- a) Chandraprava Saikiani
- b) Kanaklata Barua
- c) Hemprabha Neog
- d) Kalpana Dutta
Answer: a) Chandraprava Saikiani
- Which Assamese woman played a crucial role in the revival of Assamese culture and was also an active participant in the freedom struggle?
- a) Kalpana Dutta
- b) Pratima Barua
- c) Hemprabha Neog
- d) Kanaklata Barua
Answer: b) Pratima Barua
- Which movement in Assam saw significant participation from women in organizing rallies and protests?
- a) Quit India Movement
- b) Swadeshi Movement
- c) Non-Cooperation Movement
- d) Salt Satyagraha
Answer: a) Quit India Movement
- Which Assamese woman was known for her role in promoting women’s education while also participating in the independence movement?
- a) Kanaklata Barua
- b) Hemprabha Neog
- c) Chandraprava Saikiani
- d) Pratima Barua
Answer: b) Hemprabha Neog
- Who was the notable Assamese woman leader known for her efforts in uniting women against British rule?
- a) Chandraprava Saikiani
- b) Kanaklata Barua
- c) Kalpana Dutta
- d) Hemprabha Neog
Answer: a) Chandraprava Saikiani
- Which Assamese woman was involved in both the freedom struggle and the development of women’s rights in Assam?
- a) Pratima Barua
- b) Kalpana Dutta
- c) Hemprabha Neog
- d) Kanaklata Barua
Answer: c) Hemprabha Neog
- Which Assam-based freedom fighter was known for her fearless participation in protests and her resistance to colonial rule?
- a) Kalpana Dutta
- b) Chandraprava Saikiani
- c) Hemprabha Neog
- d) Kanaklata Barua
Answer: d) Kanaklata Barua
- Which year marked the peak of activism by Assamese women in the Quit India Movement?
- a) 1942
- b) 1947
- c) 1930
- d) 1935
Answer: a) 1942
