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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
In the context of Cabinet Mission, consider the following statements:
It rejected the demand for full fledged Pakistan.
Provision of three tier executive and legislature at provincial,section and union levels.
Provinces should not be provided autonomy.
Princely states still to be under the paramountcy of the British.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
In the wake of growing discontent among the Indians against British rule, the Cabinet Mission arrived in India to find out ways and means for a negotiated, peaceful transfer of power to India. Some of the main points of the Cabinet Mission plan were:
Rejection of the demand for a full-fledged Pakistan. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Three-tier executive and legislature at provincial, section, and union levels. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
A constituent assembly was to be elected by provincial assemblies by proportional representation.
A common centre would control defence, communication, and external affairs. A federal structure was envisaged for India.
Provinces were to have full autonomy and residual powers. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Princely states were no longer to be under paramountcy of the British government. Hence Statement 4 is incorrect.
Meanwhile, an interim government was to be formed from the constituent assembly.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
In the wake of growing discontent among the Indians against British rule, the Cabinet Mission arrived in India to find out ways and means for a negotiated, peaceful transfer of power to India. Some of the main points of the Cabinet Mission plan were:
Rejection of the demand for a full-fledged Pakistan. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Three-tier executive and legislature at provincial, section, and union levels. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
A constituent assembly was to be elected by provincial assemblies by proportional representation.
A common centre would control defence, communication, and external affairs. A federal structure was envisaged for India.
Provinces were to have full autonomy and residual powers. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Princely states were no longer to be under paramountcy of the British government. Hence Statement 4 is incorrect.
Meanwhile, an interim government was to be formed from the constituent assembly.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding August offer:
The August Offer was an attempt to garner support from Indians after Britain suffered reverses in South-East Asia.
It proposed dominion status as the objective for India.
The proposal suggested the immediate establishment of a constituent assembly.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Hitler’s astounding success and the fall of Belgium, Holland and France put England in a conciliatory mood. The government came up with its offer to get the cooperation of India in the war effort. Linlithgow announced the August Offer (August 1940) which proposed:
Dominion status as the objective for India.Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians (who would be drawn from major political parties),
Setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where mainly Indians would decide the Constitution according to their social, economic and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of the obligation of the government regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with States, all India services; Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
No future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Hitler’s astounding success and the fall of Belgium, Holland and France put England in a conciliatory mood. The government came up with its offer to get the cooperation of India in the war effort. Linlithgow announced the August Offer (August 1940) which proposed:
Dominion status as the objective for India.Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians (who would be drawn from major political parties),
Setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where mainly Indians would decide the Constitution according to their social, economic and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of the obligation of the government regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with States, all India services; Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
No future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Quit India Movement?
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
Statement 1 is correct: In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement. The resolution is generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’ resolution. Proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru and seconded by Sardar Patel, it was to be approved by the All India Congress Committee meeting in Bombay in August. The Quit India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on August 8, 1942. The meeting also resolved to demand an immediate end to British rule in India and to form a provisional Government of India after British withdrawal.
Statement 2 is correct: Many nationalists went underground and took to subversive activities. The participants in these activities were the Socialists, Forward Bloc members, Gandhi ashramites, revolutionary nationalists and local organisations. The main personalities taking up underground activity were Rammanohar Lohia, Jayaprakash Narayan, Aruna Asaf Ali, Usha Mehta, Biju Patnaik, Chhotubhai Puranik, Achyut Patwardhan, Sucheta Kripalani and R.P. Goenka.
Statement 3 is correct: Parallel Governments were established at many places:
Ballia under Chittu Pandey who got many Congress leaders released
Tamluk -Jatiya Sarkar undertook cyclone relief work, sanctioned grants to schools, supplied paddy from the rich to the poor, organised Vidyut Vahinis, etc.
Satara —named “Prati Sarkar”, was organised under leaders like Y.B. Chavan, Nana Patil, etc. Village libraries and Nyayadan Mandals were organised.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Various segments of society, including youth, zamindars and women actively participated in the Quit India Movement at different levels. The Communists did not join the movement, in the wake of Russia (where the communists were in power) being attacked by Nazi Germany. The communists began to support the British war against Germany and the ‘Imperialist War’ became the ‘People’s War’.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
Statement 1 is correct: In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement. The resolution is generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’ resolution. Proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru and seconded by Sardar Patel, it was to be approved by the All India Congress Committee meeting in Bombay in August. The Quit India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on August 8, 1942. The meeting also resolved to demand an immediate end to British rule in India and to form a provisional Government of India after British withdrawal.
Statement 2 is correct: Many nationalists went underground and took to subversive activities. The participants in these activities were the Socialists, Forward Bloc members, Gandhi ashramites, revolutionary nationalists and local organisations. The main personalities taking up underground activity were Rammanohar Lohia, Jayaprakash Narayan, Aruna Asaf Ali, Usha Mehta, Biju Patnaik, Chhotubhai Puranik, Achyut Patwardhan, Sucheta Kripalani and R.P. Goenka.
Statement 3 is correct: Parallel Governments were established at many places:
Ballia under Chittu Pandey who got many Congress leaders released
Tamluk -Jatiya Sarkar undertook cyclone relief work, sanctioned grants to schools, supplied paddy from the rich to the poor, organised Vidyut Vahinis, etc.
Satara —named “Prati Sarkar”, was organised under leaders like Y.B. Chavan, Nana Patil, etc. Village libraries and Nyayadan Mandals were organised.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Various segments of society, including youth, zamindars and women actively participated in the Quit India Movement at different levels. The Communists did not join the movement, in the wake of Russia (where the communists were in power) being attacked by Nazi Germany. The communists began to support the British war against Germany and the ‘Imperialist War’ became the ‘People’s War’.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding 1946 Indian Naval Mutiny:
The Indian National Army trials served as an inspiration for the ratings .
Food and living circumstances were one of the concerns.
The revolt received immense public support.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny, in 1946, was a significant uprising of Indian sailors against British colonial rule. It was a pivotal event that demonstrated the growing discontent among Indian servicemen and contributed to India’s eventual independence. The mutiny took place at a time when Indian nationalism was at its peak nationwide. There were many causes of the Indian Naval Mutiny:
The freedom of all political prisoners detained in connection with the INA trials was the protesting sailors’ main demand. The Indian National Army trials served as inspiration for the ratings. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
British officers discriminated against HMIS Talwar’s rating based on race. Even for the same position, the salaries of the Indian and British troops were different.
Compared to Indian soldiers, British soldiers had better access to facilities and food, which discontented the Indian soldiers. Food and living circumstances were the revolt’s immediate concerns.Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The detention of BC Dutt, who wrote “Get out of India” in HMIS Talwar.
The overwhelming public support for the rebellion was the most remarkable aspect of this revolt. On February 22, the city of Bombay, particularly the working class, went on strike. The public transportation system was grounded to a standstill, trains were damaged, roadblocks were formed and business organisations were shut down.Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny, in 1946, was a significant uprising of Indian sailors against British colonial rule. It was a pivotal event that demonstrated the growing discontent among Indian servicemen and contributed to India’s eventual independence. The mutiny took place at a time when Indian nationalism was at its peak nationwide. There were many causes of the Indian Naval Mutiny:
The freedom of all political prisoners detained in connection with the INA trials was the protesting sailors’ main demand. The Indian National Army trials served as inspiration for the ratings. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
British officers discriminated against HMIS Talwar’s rating based on race. Even for the same position, the salaries of the Indian and British troops were different.
Compared to Indian soldiers, British soldiers had better access to facilities and food, which discontented the Indian soldiers. Food and living circumstances were the revolt’s immediate concerns.Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The detention of BC Dutt, who wrote “Get out of India” in HMIS Talwar.
The overwhelming public support for the rebellion was the most remarkable aspect of this revolt. On February 22, the city of Bombay, particularly the working class, went on strike. The public transportation system was grounded to a standstill, trains were damaged, roadblocks were formed and business organisations were shut down.Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: In 1945, it was announced that a Constituent Assembly would be convened after the elections.
Statement II: The end of the War resulted in a change in balance of global power—the UK was no more a dominant power while the USA and USSR emerged as superpowers, both of which favoured freedom for India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
In July 1945, the Labour Party formed the government in Britain. Clement Attlee took over as the new Prime Minister and Pethick Lawrence as the new secretary of state for India. In August 1945, elections to central and provincial assemblies were announced.
Statement 1 is correct: In September 1945, it was announced that a constituent assembly would be convened after the elections and that the government was working according to the spirit of the Cripps Offer.
The government’s change in attitude was dictated by the following factors.
The end of the War resulted in a change in balance of global power—the UK was no longer a dominant power while the USA and USSR emerged as superpowers, both of which favoured freedom for India.Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The new Labour government was more sympathetic to Indian demands.
Throughout Europe, there was a wave of socialist radical governments.
British soldiers were weary and tired and the British economy lay shattered.
There was an anti-imperialist wave in South-East Asia—in Vietnam and Indonesia—resisting efforts to replant French and Dutch rule there.
Officials feared another Congress revolt, a revival of the 1942 situation but much more dangerous.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
In July 1945, the Labour Party formed the government in Britain. Clement Attlee took over as the new Prime Minister and Pethick Lawrence as the new secretary of state for India. In August 1945, elections to central and provincial assemblies were announced.
Statement 1 is correct: In September 1945, it was announced that a constituent assembly would be convened after the elections and that the government was working according to the spirit of the Cripps Offer.
The government’s change in attitude was dictated by the following factors.
The end of the War resulted in a change in balance of global power—the UK was no longer a dominant power while the USA and USSR emerged as superpowers, both of which favoured freedom for India.Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The new Labour government was more sympathetic to Indian demands.
Throughout Europe, there was a wave of socialist radical governments.
British soldiers were weary and tired and the British economy lay shattered.
There was an anti-imperialist wave in South-East Asia—in Vietnam and Indonesia—resisting efforts to replant French and Dutch rule there.
Officials feared another Congress revolt, a revival of the 1942 situation but much more dangerous.
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