The Khilafat Movement was launched by Indian Muslims to protest the British treatment of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Who were its primary leaders?

The Ali Brothers (Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali)

The Simon Commission (1927) was met with nationwide strikes and black flags. What was the primary reason for this massive Indian boycott?

It was an all-white commission with no Indian members.

By Mainak Roy / July 20, 2026

Modern History Set 132 | MROY Class

Modern History Set 132 Questions & Answers

The immediate spark for the Revolt of 1857 was the introduction of the Enfield rifle. The first major act of defiance occurred on March 29, 1857, when Mangal Pandey fired at his European officers in which cantonment? – Barrackpore
During the Revolt of 1857, who led the rebel forces in Kanpur and declared himself the Peshwa? – Nana Saheb
The brilliant guerrilla tactics of which elderly Rajput chieftain made him the most formidable leader of the 1857 revolt in Bihar (Jagdishpur)? – Kunwar Singh
Who was the Prime Minister of Britain during the outbreak of the massive Revolt of 1857? – Lord Palmerston
Which prominent Indian intellectual and reformer authored the book Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind (The Causes of the Indian Revolt) in 1859, analyzing the reasons behind the 1857 uprising? – Syed Ahmed Khan
Following the Revolt of 1857, the British Crown took direct control of India. Who was the Governor-General who read out Queen Victoria’s Proclamation at a grand Darbar in Allahabad in 1858? – Lord Canning
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885. Who served as its very first President at the Bombay session? – Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
In 1887, the Indian National Congress held its third session in Madras. Who made history by presiding over this session as the first Muslim President of the INC? – Badruddin Tyabji
Who holds the record for being the youngest person to ever preside over a session of the Indian National Congress (at the age of 35 in 1923)? – Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Often referred to as the “Father of the Indian Renaissance,” Raja Rammohan Roy founded which major socio-religious reform organization in 1828? – Brahmo Samaj
The Arya Samaj, which aggressively advocated a return to the pristine purity of the Vedas, was established in Bombay in 1875 by whom? – Swami Dayanand Saraswati
In 1893, which Indian spiritual leader gained global recognition for his historic speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago? – Swami Vivekananda
To fight against Brahmanical supremacy and secure the rights of lower castes, the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers’ Society) was founded in Maharashtra in 1873 by whom? – Jyotiba Phule
The Aligarh Movement was initiated to bring modern Western education to Indian Muslims while retaining their Islamic identity. Who was its pioneer? – Syed Ahmed Khan
The controversial partition of Bengal, primarily intended to divide the nationalist ranks, was officially executed in 1905 during the tenure of which Viceroy? – Lord Curzon
In protest against the partition of Bengal, the Swadeshi Movement was formally proclaimed at a massive public meeting at the Calcutta Town Hall on which date? – August 7, 1905
Due to relentless political pressure and the rise of revolutionary terrorism, the partition of Bengal was officially annulled in which year? – 1911
The historic split between the Moderates and the Extremists occurred during the 1907 session of the INC. In which city was this chaotic session held? – Surat
The historic Lucknow Pact of 1916 achieved two major unifications: bringing the Moderates and Extremists back together, and forging a political alliance between the Congress and which other organization? – The Muslim League
The Indian Home Rule movement was heavily inspired by the Irish Home Rule movement. The two prominent leagues in India were founded in 1916 by Annie Besant and whom? – Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Upon returning from South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi established his first ashram in India in 1915 near Ahmedabad. What was it initially called before being moved to the banks of the Sabarmati river? – Kochrab Ashram
Mahatma Gandhi’s first major experiment with Satyagraha on Indian soil occurred in 1917 to protect indigo cultivators. Where did this take place? – Champaran
During which agitation in 1918 did Mahatma Gandhi undertake his first hunger strike in India, securing a wage hike for the workers? – Ahmedabad Mill Strike
The tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, when troops opened fire on a peaceful gathering celebrating which festival? – Baisakhi
Following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the British government appointed a commission of inquiry. What was the name of this commission? – The Hunter Commission
The Khilafat Movement was launched by Indian Muslims to protest the British treatment of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Who were its primary leaders? – The Ali Brothers (Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali)
The Non-Cooperation Movement was abruptly called off by Mahatma Gandhi following the violent burning of a police station by a mob. In which town did this occur in February 1922? – Chauri Chaura
Disillusioned by the sudden withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement, which two leaders formed the Swaraj Party in January 1923 to contest legislative council elections? – C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
The Simon Commission (1927) was met with nationwide strikes and black flags. What was the primary reason for this massive Indian boycott? – It was an all-white commission with no Indian members.
During a protest against the Simon Commission in Lahore, which veteran nationalist leader was severely injured in a police lathi charge and subsequently died? – Lala Lajpat Rai

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