The Gandhian Era
- Who among the following was not associated with the formation of UP Kisan Sabha in February 1918 ?
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Due to the efforts of the Home Rule activists, Kisan Sabha were organised in UP. The UP Kisan Sabha was set up in February 1918 by Gauri Shankar Mishra and Indra Narayan Dwivedi. Madan Mohan Malaviya supported their efforts. By June 1919, the UP Kisan Sabha had 450 branches. Other prominent leaders included Jhinguri Singh, Durgapal Singh and Baba Ramchandra.
Correct Option: D
Due to the efforts of the Home Rule activists, Kisan Sabha were organised in UP. The UP Kisan Sabha was set up in February 1918 by Gauri Shankar Mishra and Indra Narayan Dwivedi. Madan Mohan Malaviya supported their efforts. By June 1919, the UP Kisan Sabha had 450 branches. Other prominent leaders included Jhinguri Singh, Durgapal Singh and Baba Ramchandra.
- Who of the following was known as Deshbandhu ?
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Chittaranjan Das realized that Hindu-Muslim unity was essential for the attainment of Swaraj. In 1924, he formulated his famous Communal Pact to promote permanent peace between India's two major communities. He also wanted an assimilation of Eastern spirit and Western technique. He envisioned a pan-Asiatic federation of the oppressed nations and advocated India's participation in it. For his devotion to the cause of self-rule, he gained the title Deshabandhu (friend of the country).
Correct Option: B
Chittaranjan Das realized that Hindu-Muslim unity was essential for the attainment of Swaraj. In 1924, he formulated his famous Communal Pact to promote permanent peace between India's two major communities. He also wanted an assimilation of Eastern spirit and Western technique. He envisioned a pan-Asiatic federation of the oppressed nations and advocated India's participation in it. For his devotion to the cause of self-rule, he gained the title Deshabandhu (friend of the country).
- Who of the following was a founder of Naujawan Bharat Sabha in 1926 ?
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Bhagat Singh founded the Indian nationalist youth organisation Naujawan Bharat Sabha ("Youth Society of India") in March 1926. He also joined the Hindustan Republican Association, which had prominent leaders, such as Ram Prasad Bismil, Chandrashekhar Azad and Ashfaqulla Khan. The name of the organisation was changed to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association at Singh's insistence.
Correct Option: B
Bhagat Singh founded the Indian nationalist youth organisation Naujawan Bharat Sabha ("Youth Society of India") in March 1926. He also joined the Hindustan Republican Association, which had prominent leaders, such as Ram Prasad Bismil, Chandrashekhar Azad and Ashfaqulla Khan. The name of the organisation was changed to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association at Singh's insistence.
- The editor of Young India and Harijan was
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Mahatma Gandhi was the editor of 'Young India' and 'Harijan.' Young India was a weekly newspaper in English published by Mahatma Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many. Harijan was a newspaper first published on 11 February 1933, brought out by Gandhi from Yerwada Jail during the British rule in India.
Correct Option: A
Mahatma Gandhi was the editor of 'Young India' and 'Harijan.' Young India was a weekly newspaper in English published by Mahatma Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many. Harijan was a newspaper first published on 11 February 1933, brought out by Gandhi from Yerwada Jail during the British rule in India.
- Which of the following movements came to abrupt end because of Chauri Chaura incident ?
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Non-cooperation Movement was abruptly called off on 11 February 1922 by Gandhi following the Chauri Chaura incident in the Gorakhpur district of UP. Earlier on 5th February, an angry mob set fire to the police station at Chauri Chaura and twenty two policemen were burnt to death. Many top leaders of the country were stunned at this sudden suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement. Mahatma Gandhi was arrested on 10 March 1922.
Correct Option: A
Non-cooperation Movement was abruptly called off on 11 February 1922 by Gandhi following the Chauri Chaura incident in the Gorakhpur district of UP. Earlier on 5th February, an angry mob set fire to the police station at Chauri Chaura and twenty two policemen were burnt to death. Many top leaders of the country were stunned at this sudden suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement. Mahatma Gandhi was arrested on 10 March 1922.