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Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)

32 questions in Modern History.

Asked in 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996

2000 · Q93Modern HistoryEarly Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)moderate

Assertion (A): The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base. Reason (R): It fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it.

  1. (a)Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true, but R is false
  4. (d)A is false, but R is true
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Official answer(c) A is true, but R is false

1998 · Q30Modern HistoryEarly Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)moderate

Assertion (A): Partition of Bengal in 1905 brought to an end the Moderates’ role in the Indian freedom movement. Reason (R): The Surat session of Indian National Congress separated the Extremists from the Moderates.

  1. (a)Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true, but R is false
  4. (d)A is false, but R is true
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Official answer(d) A is false, but R is true

1998 · Q85Modern HistoryEarly Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)easy

Which one of the following defines extremist ideology during the early phase of Indian freedom movement?

  1. (a)Stimulating the production of indigenous articles by giving them preference over imported commodities
  2. (b)Obtaining self-government by aggressive means in place of petitions and constitutional ways
  3. (c)Providing national education according to the requirements of the country
  4. (d)Organising coups against the British empire through military revolt
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Official answer(b) Obtaining self-government by aggressive means in place of petitions and constitutional ways