The first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was originally scheduled to be held in Pune. Why was the venue shifted to Bombay?

Due to a sudden outbreak of cholera in Pune

The Ghadar Party, formed in 1913 in San Francisco by Indian expatriates to overthrow British rule through armed rebellion, was initially led by whom?

Sohan Singh Bhakna and Lala Hardayal

The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 was an agrarian movement where peasants demanded the remission of land revenue. The movement was a success when the government agreed to suspend the tax for which group?

Only the poor peasants who could not afford to pay

The Rowlatt Act of 1919 officially bore a different name. What was its formal legislative title?

The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act

The Khilafat Movement in India was launched to pressure the British government to preserve the authority of the Ottoman Sultan as the Caliph of Islam. Who formed the All India Khilafat Committee?

Ali Brothers (Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali)

Following the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Swaraj Party was formed in 1923. Its primary objective was to:

Enter the legislative councils to wreck them from within

By Mainak Roy / July 18, 2026

Modern History Set 107 | MROY Class

Modern History Set 107 – Questions & Answers

The ‘Indian League’ was established in 1875 to stimulate the sense of nationalism among the people. Who was its principal founder? – Sisir Kumar Ghosh
In 1876, the Indian Association of Calcutta superseded the Indian League. It was founded by Anand Mohan Bose and whom? – Surendranath Banerjea
The first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was originally scheduled to be held in Pune. Why was the venue shifted to Bombay? – Due to a sudden outbreak of cholera in Pune
Which British Viceroy derisively referred to the INC as an organization representing only a “microscopic minority”? – Lord Dufferin
The INC’s resolution on ‘Swaraj’ was formally adopted in its 1906 session. Who presided over this session? – Dadabhai Naoroji
Which British official authored the highly controversial Universities Act of 1904? – Thomas Raleigh
The Swadeshi Movement was formally proclaimed on August 7, 1905, at a massive meeting held in which historic location? – Calcutta Town Hall
During the Swadeshi Movement, the ‘Swadesh Bandhab Samiti’ was set up. This Samiti was founded in Barisal by whom? – Ashwini Kumar Dutt
In 1906, the All India Muslim League was founded in Dhaka. Who was its first Honorary President? – Aga Khan
During the state entry into the new capital in 1912, a bomb was thrown at the Viceroy’s carriage. Who was the Viceroy? – Lord Hardinge II
The Ghadar Party, formed in 1913 in San Francisco, was initially led by whom? – Sohan Singh Bhakna and Lala Hardayal
The tragic Komagata Maru incident (1914) involved a chartered ship being turned away from which Canadian port? – Vancouver
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915. This day is now officially celebrated as what? – Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Upon returning to India, Mahatma Gandhi established his first ashram in 1915 near Ahmedabad. What was it initially called? – Kochrab Ashram
Bal Gangadhar Tilak formally launched his Home Rule League in April 1916. In which city was the League inaugurated? – Belgaum
Annie Besant popularized her Home Rule League campaign through her two prominent newspapers named: – New India and Commonweal
The historic Lucknow Pact of 1916 brought the Moderates and Extremists together. Which moderate leader’s death in 1915 facilitated this? – Gopal Krishna Gokhale
In August 1917, the British government declared its policy of “gradual development of self-governing institutions”. Which Secretary of State made this declaration? – Edwin Montagu
Mahatma Gandhi’s first major public appearance in India was in 1916 at the inauguration of which premier educational institution? – Banaras Hindu University
The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was launched against the Tinkathia system. Under this, peasants were forced to grow indigo on what fraction of their land? – 3/20th (15%)
During the Ahmedabad Mill Strike of 1918, the dispute was ultimately settled with the workers receiving what percentage of a wage hike? – 35%
The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 was a success when the government agreed to suspend the tax for which group? – Only the poor peasants who could not afford to pay
The Rowlatt Act of 1919 officially bore a different name. What was its formal legislative title? – The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act
Who was the British military commander that ordered the firing at Jallianwala Bagh? – General Reginald Dyer
Following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which prominent Indian renounced his knighthood in protest? – Rabindranath Tagore
In 1919, the British government appointed the Hunter Commission. How many Indian members were part of this commission? – Three
Who formed the All India Khilafat Committee? – Ali Brothers (Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali)
The INC officially endorsed the Non-Cooperation Movement at a special session in September 1920. In which city was this held? – Calcutta
The Non-Cooperation Movement was abruptly called off following the violent Chauri Chaura incident. In which present-day state is Chauri Chaura located? – Uttar Pradesh
Following the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Swaraj Party was formed in 1923. Its primary objective was to: – Enter the legislative councils to wreck them from within

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