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Which combination best explains why modern nationalism in India became closely connected with the anti-colonial struggle?

(A) Indians had identical economic interests
(B) Colonial oppression created a shared experience among diverse groups
(C) All Indians followed the same political ideology
(D) The British introduced universal political rights

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Colonial oppression created a common experience among diverse groups and helped develop a sense of collective nationalism.

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Between 1913 and 1918, prices in India approximately doubled. If an item cost ₹40 in 1913, what would its approximate price be in 1918 under the same increase?

(A) ₹60
(B) ₹70
(C) ₹80
(D) ₹100

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Doubling ₹40 gives ₹40 × 2 = ₹80.

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Question (3)

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Which pair of developments occurred during the years 1918–19 and 1920–21 and intensified popular hardship?

(A) Falling prices and increased food production
(B) Crop failures and an influenza epidemic
(C) Industrial expansion and higher wages
(D) Reduced taxation and improved harvests

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Crop failures created acute food shortages, while an influenza epidemic caused widespread suffering.

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Question (4)

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If prices in 1913 are represented by an index of 100 and they doubled by 1918, what would the index be in 1918?

(A) 150
(B) 175
(C) 200
(D) 250

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

If the price index doubles from 100, the new index is 200.

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Question (5)

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According to the 1921 census, approximately how many people died as a result of famines and the influenza epidemic?

(A) 2 to 3 million
(B) 5 to 6 million
(C) 8 to 9 million
(D) 12 to 13 million

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The chapter estimates that about 12 to 13 million people died because of famines and the influenza epidemic.

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Question (6)

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Gandhi returned to India in January 1915. The Champaran Satyagraha took place in 1917. Approximately how many years after his return did he intervene in Champaran?

(A) 1 year
(B) 2 years
(C) 3 years
(D) 4 years

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

1917 − 1915 = 2 years.

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A local movement is based on persuading an unjust authority through truth and non-violence rather than physically forcing it to surrender. Which Gandhian principle does this most closely represent?

(A) Swaraj
(B) Satyagraha
(C) Boycott
(D) Picketing

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Satyagraha was based on truth, non-violence and appealing to the conscience of the opponent.

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Gandhi organised movements at Champaran in 1917, Ahmedabad in 1918 and Kheda in 1918. What does this sequence suggest about his early political strategy in India?

(A) He immediately began a nationwide armed rebellion
(B) He first addressed specific local grievances through Satyagraha
(C) He concentrated only on urban workers
(D) He avoided peasant issues

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Gandhi initially used Satyagraha to address specific grievances of peasants and workers in different regions.

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If the Rowlatt Act allowed detention without trial for two years, how many months does this period represent?

(A) 12 months
(B) 18 months
(C) 24 months
(D) 36 months

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

2 years × 12 months = 24 months.

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Why did the Rowlatt Act create widespread opposition even though it was presented as a law dealing with political activities?

(A) It abolished all taxes
(B) It gave the government extensive powers of repression, including detention without trial
(C) It granted universal voting rights
(D) It transferred power to Indian representatives

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Act allowed political prisoners to be detained without trial and increased government powers of repression.

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Question (1)

Which combination best explains why modern nationalism in India became closely connected with the anti-colonial struggle?

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Question (2)

Between 1913 and 1918, prices in India approximately doubled. If an item cost ₹40 in 1913, what would its approximate price be in 1918 under the same increase?

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Question (3)

Which pair of developments occurred during the years 1918–19 and 1920–21 and intensified popular hardship?

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Question (4)

If prices in 1913 are represented by an index of 100 and they doubled by 1918, what would the index be in 1918?

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Question (5)

According to the 1921 census, approximately how many people died as a result of famines and the influenza epidemic?

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Question (6)

Gandhi returned to India in January 1915. The Champaran Satyagraha took place in 1917. Approximately how many years after his return did he intervene in Champaran?

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Question (7)

A local movement is based on persuading an unjust authority through truth and non-violence rather than physically forcing it to surrender. Which Gandhian principle does this most closely represent?

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Question (8)

Gandhi organised movements at Champaran in 1917, Ahmedabad in 1918 and Kheda in 1918. What does this sequence suggest about his early political strategy in India?

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Question (9)

If the Rowlatt Act allowed detention without trial for two years, how many months does this period represent?

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Question (10)

Why did the Rowlatt Act create widespread opposition even though it was presented as a law dealing with political activities?

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