Gandhian Era MCQs : Advanced Bilingual Practice for UPSC/HPAS/SSC Exams

1. (Statement Based)

Which of the following statements are correct about Champaran Satyagraha (1917)?

चंपारण सत्याग्रह (1917) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों में से कौन सही हैं?

1. It was related to Indigo cultivation
2. Gandhi used civil disobedience for the first time
3. Rajendra Prasad actively participated
4. It led to abolition of Tinkathia system

Options:

A. 1, 2, 3

B. 1, 3, 4

C. 2, 3, 4

D. All of the above

✅ Answer: B

2. (Match the Following)

Match movements with causes:

आंदोलनों को कारणों से मिलाइए:

AB1. Kheda Satyagrahaa. Indigo farmers2. Champaran Satyagrahab. Tax remission3. Ahmedabad Mill Strikec. Plague bonus

Options:

A. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

B. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

C. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

D. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b

✅ Answer: A

3. (Assertion-Reason)

Assertion (A): Gandhi withdrew Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922.

Reason (R): Due to Chauri Chaura incident.

Options:

A. Both A and R correct, R explains A

B. Both correct, but R not explanation

C. A correct, R incorrect

D. A incorrect, R correct

✅ Answer: A

4. (Statement Based)

Which statements are correct about Rowlatt Act (1919)?

रॉलेट एक्ट (1919) के संबंध में सही कथन चुनिए:

1. Allowed detention without trial
2. Passed after Hunter Commission
3. Led to nationwide protest
4. Gandhi called it “Black Act”

Options:

A. 1, 3, 4

B. 1, 2, 3

C. 2, 3, 4

D. All

✅ Answer: A

5. (Assertion-Reason)

Assertion: Khilafat Movement supported by Gandhi.

Reason: To unite Hindus and Muslims.

✅ Answer: A

6. (Statement Based)

Regarding Non-Cooperation Movement:

असहयोग आंदोलन के बारे में:

1. Boycott of foreign goods
2. Resignation from government jobs
3. Participation in elections
4. Promotion of Khadi

Answer: A (1,2,4)

7. (Match the Following)

Match leaders with movements:

नेताओं को आंदोलनों से मिलाइए:

AB1. Vallabhbhai Patela. Bardoli2. Gandhib. Champaran3. Subhash Bosec. INA

Answer: D (1-a, 2-b, 3-c)

8. (Assertion-Reason)

Assertion: Civil Disobedience Movement began with Salt March.

Reason: Salt tax symbolized colonial exploitation.

✅ Answer: A

9. (Statement Based)

About Dandi March:

दांडी मार्च:

1. Started from Sabarmati Ashram
2. Covered ~240 miles
3. Ended at Surat
4. Broke salt law

Answer: A (1,2,4)

10. (Statement Based)

Which are features of Gandhian ideology?

गांधीवादी विचारधारा:

1. Non-violence
2. Truth
3. Industrial capitalism
4. Swaraj

Answer: B (1,2,4)

11. (Assertion-Reason)

Assertion: Gandhi opposed separate electorates for Dalits.

Reason: It would divide Hindu society.

✅ Answer: A

12. (Match the Following)

Match events with year:

घटनाओं को वर्ष से मिलाइए:

AB1. Champarana. 19172. Non-Cooperationb. 19203. Quit Indiac. 1942

Answer: D

13. (Statement Based)

Quit India Movement features:

भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन:

1. Do or Die slogan
2. Mass arrest of leaders
3. Parallel governments formed
4. Full independence demand

Answer: D

14. (Assertion-Reason)

Assertion: Gandhi did not support violent revolution.

Reason: He believed in ends justifying means.

✅ Answer: C

15. (Statement Based)

Which statements about Gandhi-Irwin Pact are correct?

गांधी-इरविन समझौता:

1. Civil Disobedience suspended
2. Gandhi attended Round Table Conference
3. Political prisoners released
4. Salt tax abolished

Answer: B (1,2,3)

16. (Match the Following)

Match institutions with Gandhi:

संस्थाओं को गांधी से मिलाइए:

AB1. Sabarmati Ashrama. Ahmedabad2. Sevagramb. Wardha

Answer: A

17. (Assertion-Reason)

Assertion: Gandhi called untouchables Harijans.

Reason: To improve their social status.

✅ Answer: A

18. (Statement Based)

Poona Pact (1932):

पूना समझौता:

1. Between Gandhi and Ambedkar
2. Reserved seats for Dalits
3. Separate electorate abolished
4. Increased representation

Answer: D

19. (Assertion-Reason)

Assertion: Gandhi supported village industries.

Reason: To reduce dependence on British goods.

✅ Answer: A

20. (Statement Based)

Constructive Programme included:

रचनात्मक कार्यक्रम:

1. Khadi promotion
2. Hindu-Muslim unity
3. Prohibition
4. Armed struggle

Answer: A (1,2,3)

21. (Match the Following)

Match slogans:

नारों को मिलाइए:

AB1. Do or Diea. Quit India2. Swarajb. Gandhi

Answer: A

22. (Assertion-Reason)

Assertion: Gandhi boycotted Simon Commission.

Reason: It had no Indian members.

✅ Answer: A

23. (Statement Based)

About Round Table Conferences:

गोलमेज सम्मेलन:

1. Held in London
2. Gandhi attended only one
3. Focused on constitutional reforms
4. Resulted in independence

Answer: A (1,2,3)

24. (Assertion-Reason)

Assertion: Quit India Movement was leaderless initially.

Reason: Leaders were arrested immediately.

✅ Answer: A

25. (Statement Based – Advanced)

Which statements are correct about Gandhian mass mobilization?

गांधी के जनआंदोलन:

1. Included peasants, workers, women
2. Used non-violent methods
3. Relied on elite participation only
4. Created national consciousness

Answer: B (1,2,4)