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Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on “The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)” in Indian History
- Who was the principal leader of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Mahatma Gandhi
- C) Subhas Chandra Bose
- D) Sardar Patel
- Answer: B) Mahatma Gandhi
- In which year did the Non-Cooperation Movement begin?
- A) 1919
- B) 1920
- C) 1921
- D) 1922
- Answer: B) 1920
- What was the main aim of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Economic reform
- B) Political reform
- C) Complete independence from British rule
- D) Social reform
- Answer: C) Complete independence from British rule
- The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in response to which event?
- A) The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- B) The Rowlatt Act
- C) The Simon Commission
- D) The Cripps Mission
- Answer: B) The Rowlatt Act
- Which organization led the Non-Cooperation Movement alongside Mahatma Gandhi?
- A) Indian National Congress
- B) All India Muslim League
- C) Hindu Mahasabha
- D) Theosophical Society
- Answer: A) Indian National Congress
- Which key demand was NOT part of the Non-Cooperation Movement’s agenda?
- A) Boycott of British goods
- B) Renunciation of British titles and honors
- C) Rejection of British educational institutions
- D) Immediate independence from Britain
- Answer: D) Immediate independence from Britain
- The Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended in which year?
- A) 1921
- B) 1922
- C) 1923
- D) 1924
- Answer: B) 1922
- What incident led to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) The Chauri Chaura incident
- B) The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- C) The Simon Commission
- D) The Khilafat Movement
- Answer: A) The Chauri Chaura incident
- Which community was particularly active in the Khilafat Movement that supported the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Sikhs
- B) Hindus
- C) Muslims
- D) Christians
- Answer: C) Muslims
- Which Indian leader supported the idea of non-violent resistance during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Subhas Chandra Bose
- B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- C) Lala Lajpat Rai
- D) Mahatma Gandhi
- Answer: D) Mahatma Gandhi
- The Non-Cooperation Movement aimed to boycott which of the following?
- A) British educational institutions
- B) Indian princes
- C) Indian religious leaders
- D) Indian merchants
- Answer: A) British educational institutions
- Which important congress session endorsed the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Lahore Session, 1929
- B) Calcutta Session, 1920
- C) Nagpur Session, 1920
- D) Bombay Session, 1934
- Answer: C) Nagpur Session, 1920
- The Non-Cooperation Movement included a boycott of which major institution?
- A) British Parliament
- B) British Courts
- C) British Army
- D) British Council
- Answer: B) British Courts
- Which leader’s resignation from the position of Congress President was a significant event during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Subhas Chandra Bose
- C) Motilal Nehru
- D) C.R. Das
- Answer: D) C.R. Das
- What was the impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement on British goods in India?
- A) Increased consumption
- B) Decreased consumption
- C) Increased production
- D) No impact
- Answer: B) Decreased consumption
- What was the primary reason for the Chauri Chaura incident?
- A) Police brutality
- B) Economic dissatisfaction
- C) Educational reforms
- D) Land reforms
- Answer: A) Police brutality
- Which region saw extensive agitation and protests during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Punjab
- B) Tamil Nadu
- C) Bengal
- D) Uttar Pradesh
- Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh
- Which leader was arrested and imprisoned due to his involvement in the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Subhas Chandra Bose
- C) Mahatma Gandhi
- D) Lala Lajpat Rai
- Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi
- Which of the following was NOT a method used in the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Non-payment of taxes
- B) Boycott of British institutions
- C) Violent protests
- D) Renunciation of government jobs
- Answer: C) Violent protests
- The Non-Cooperation Movement was part of which larger political campaign?
- A) The Quit India Movement
- B) The Swadeshi Movement
- C) The Civil Disobedience Movement
- D) The Khilafat Movement
- Answer: D) The Khilafat Movement
- Which prominent leader was not associated with the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Mahatma Gandhi
- B) Jawaharlal Nehru
- C) Sardar Patel
- D) Bhagat Singh
- Answer: D) Bhagat Singh
- Which social reform was part of the Non-Cooperation Movement’s objectives?
- A) Abolition of untouchability
- B) Promotion of communal harmony
- C) Improvement in educational standards
- D) Economic development
- Answer: A) Abolition of untouchability
- Which method was used to reject British-made goods during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Burned publicly
- B) Sold at reduced prices
- C) Stored in warehouses
- D) Exported to other countries
- Answer: A) Burned publicly
- Which leader’s ideas about self-rule influenced the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- B) Lala Lajpat Rai
- C) Mahatma Gandhi
- D) Subhas Chandra Bose
- Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi
- The Non-Cooperation Movement marked the beginning of which phase of the Indian freedom struggle?
- A) Revolutionary phase
- B) Moderate phase
- C) Militant phase
- D) Mass mobilization phase
- Answer: D) Mass mobilization phase
- What was the role of the students during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) They joined British institutions
- B) They protested against British institutions
- C) They supported British policies
- D) They were indifferent
- Answer: B) They protested against British institutions
- The Non-Cooperation Movement aimed to end British control over which sector?
- A) Economic
- B) Political
- C) Educational
- D) All of the above
- Answer: D) All of the above
- Which important Congress session was held during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Bombay Session, 1921
- B) Lahore Session, 1929
- C) Calcutta Session, 1920
- D) Nagpur Session, 1920
- Answer: D) Nagpur Session, 1920
- Which was one of the significant outcomes of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Formation of Pakistan
- B) Improved relations with Britain
- C) Increased political awareness among Indians
- D) End of British rule
- Answer: C) Increased political awareness among Indians
- What was the response of the British government to the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A) Positive negotiations
- B) Increased repression
- C) Economic incentives
- D) Political concessions
- Answer: B) Increased repression
These questions cover various aspects of the Non-Cooperation Movement, including its leaders, aims, methods, and impact.
