11. Which English-language newspaper did Mahatma Gandhi start during the Indian freedom struggle?
[A] Harijan
[B] Indian Opinion
[C] Young India
[D] The Hindu
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Correct Answer: C [Young India]
Notes:
Gandhi started the first English-language newspaper in India during the freedom struggle called Young India to influence educated Indians on freedom and self-rule.
12. What was the original name of the Phulchhab newspaper during the Indian freedom struggle?
[A] Gujarat Samachar
[B] Janmabhoomi
[C] Saurashtra
[D] Sandesh
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Correct Answer: C [Saurashtra]
Notes:
Phulchhab newspaper was originally named Saurashtra during the freedom struggle, influential in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
13. Who was the Punjabi revolutionary known for promoting physical training and nationalism in Saurashtra during the Indian freedom struggle?
[A] Azad Prithvisinh Zala
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Udham Singh
[D] Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha
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Correct Answer: A [Azad Prithvisinh Zala]
Notes:
Azad Prithvisinh Zala, a Punjabi revolutionary, promoted physical training and nationalism in Saurashtra during the Indian freedom struggle.
14. In which city did Mahatma Gandhi establish an ashram during India’s freedom struggle?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Nadiad
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Nadiad]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi established ashrams in Nadiad and Surat during India’s freedom struggle.
15. Who was the first Indian prince from Gujarat to renounce his throne and join the freedom struggle?
[A] Gopaldas Ambaidas Desai
[B] Vijay Singh Pathik
[C] Bhupendra Singh
[D] Pratap Singh Gaekwad
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Correct Answer: A [Gopaldas Ambaidas Desai]
Notes:
Gopaldas Ambaidas Desai, prince of Dhasa in Gujarat, was the first Indian prince to renounce his throne for the freedom struggle. A Gandhian, he promoted education, women’s literacy, and was elected to the Constituent Assembly from Baroda.
16. Who was affectionately called ‘Ba’ in Gujarat for her significant role in India’s freedom struggle?
[A] Kasturba Gandhi
[B] Indira Gandhi
[C] Aruna Asaf Ali
[D] Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
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Correct Answer: A [Kasturba Gandhi]
Notes:
Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi, was affectionately known as ‘Ba’ for her nurturing role and active participation in India’s freedom movement.
17. Who is popularly known as “Desha Bhakta” for his contribution to India’s freedom struggle and social reforms in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Kotagiri Venkata Krishna Rao
[B] Alluri Sitarama Raju
[C] Potti Sreeramulu
[D] Konda Venkatappaiah
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Correct Answer: D [Konda Venkatappaiah]
Notes:
Konda Venkatappaiah, from Andhra Pradesh, earned the title “Desha Bhakta” for his active role in the Non-Cooperation and Salt Satyagraha movements and dedication to social reform and rural development.
18. With reference to the Satyagraha movements launched under leadership of Mahatma Gandhi during Freedom Struggle, consider the following:
- Kheda Satyagraha
- Champaran Satyagraha
- Individual Satyagraha
- Salt Satyagraha
Which of the following is correct chronological order of the above?
[A] 1 2 3 4
[B] 2 1 3 4
[C] 2 1 4 3
[D] 1 2 4 3
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Correct Answer: C [2 1 4 3 ]
Notes:
The Champaran Satyagraha, led by Gandhi in 1917, was the first Satyagraha movement in Bihar, protesting indigo cultivation and low payments. The Kheda Satyagraha in 1918 supported peasants in Gujarat. The Salt Satyagraha, or Dandi March, occurred in 1930, opposing the British salt monopoly and tax, spanning 24 days from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi. The Individual Satyagraha, launched in 1940-41, protested the August Offer, featuring Vinobha Bhave, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Brahma Dutt.
19. Consider the following statements about a notable tribal freedom fighter:
- Was an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi.
- In 1941, assisted Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in escaping from house arrest and travelling to Germany.
- Received the Tamra Patra for her invaluable role in the freedom struggle.
Which of the following figures matches the above description?
[A] Helen Lepcha
[B] Malati Mem
[C] Raghoji Bhangre
[D] Rendo Manhji
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Correct Answer: A [Helen Lepcha]
Notes:
Helen Lepcha was a prominent tribal freedom fighter from the Lepcha community. She was known for being an ardent Gandhian, helping Subhas Chandra Bose escape in 1941, and was awarded the Tamra Patra by the Government of India for her significant contributions to the nation’s freedom struggle. The other individuals listed belonged to different tribal groups.
20. Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly of India:
- The Assembly was dominated by the Indian National Congress, the party that led India's freedom struggle.
- The manner in which the Constituent Assembly worked gives sanctity to the Constitution.
- The Constituent Assembly that wrote the Indian Constitution had 298 members.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] All of the above
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Constituent Assembly was indeed dominated by the Indian National Congress, and its transparent, consultative functioning adds legitimacy to the Constitution. However, the Assembly that finally wrote the Indian Constitution consisted of 299 members—not 298. Statement 3 is therefore incorrect, while statements 1 and 2 are correct.
