List of top History Questions on Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement

Analyse the role of Gandhiji after independence of India.
Examine how art and literature have helped in keeping the memories of 1857 alive.
Examine the role of Gandhiji after the freedom of India.
“Gandhiji’s Non-Cooperation Movement was positive and highly effective.” Examine the statement.
Examine the major activities of Gandhiji in Indian politics from 1924 to 1928.
Why was the 1929 Lahore Session of Congress significant? Choose the correct option from the following:
Explain the significance of various sources in understanding Gandhiji’s thoughts and approaches to Indian independence.

Examine the role of Gandhiji in the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Examine the role of Gandhiji in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

“As a consequence of the Non-Cooperation Movement, the British Raj was shaken to its foundation, for the first time since the revolt of 1857.” Analyse the statement.
“The Salt march was the movement that brought Gandhiji to the world attention.” Analyse the statement.
Explain the teachings of Islam.
Arrange the following historical events in a correct chronological order and choose the correct option:
I.\hspace{0.3cm}Making of the Constituent Assembly
II.\hspace{0.3cm}Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
III.\hspace{0.3cm}Quit India Movement
IV.\hspace{0.3cm}Gandhi-Irwin Pact
Who was the judge who presided over Gandhiji’s trial after the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Match List-I with List-II:
AKhilafat Movement(I)Mahatma Gandhi’s biographer
BJallianwala Bagh Massacre (II)Turkish ruler
CKemal Ataturk(III)1919
DLouis Fisher(IV)1919-1920
Which of the following statements of Gandhiji made at the opening of Banaras Hindu University are true?
(A) Gandhiji charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the laboring poor.
(B) Gandhiji was not worried about the contrast between the “richly bedecked noblemen” and millions of poor Indians.
(C) Gandhiji said, “Our salvation can only come through lawyers, doctors, and rich landlords.”
(D) Gandhiji emphasized that farmers are going to secure the salvation of India.
(E) Gandhiji told the privileged invitees, “Strip yourself of this jewelry and hold it in trust for your countrymen.”
“Purna Swaraj” as the goal of nationalism in India was aimed to achieve ________.
Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt March was notable as the first nationalist activity focused on _______.
During his ‘Salt March,’ Gandhiji began walking towards the ocean from his ashram, located at _________.
Mention any two centres of the Indian National Movement.
Why did Gandhi consider the salt tax more oppressive than other taxes? (A) It revealed the most oppressive side of the colonial rule.
(B) Salt was consumed by rich and poor alike.
(C) It earned profit twenty times more than its value.
(D) It was a national property, so needed to be destroyed.
Who was the Viceroy of India during the time of 'Salt March' ?
When did Gandhi begin his 'Salt March' also known as the 'Dandi March' ?
When did the Civil Disobedience Movement begin ?
Identify the correct chronological statements :
(A) Rowlatt Satyagraha, 1920
(B) Gandhi-Irwin Pact, 1921
(C) World War I/ Great War, 1914-18
(D) Champaran Movement, 1917
(E) Quit India Movement, 1942
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :