Question 1

What was Winston Churchill's response when informed about the deaths in India during a famine?

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He said, "I hate Indians. They are savage people with a savage religion."

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He expressed deep concern and offered help.

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He ordered immediate food supplies to be sent.

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He ignored the situation completely.

Question 2

What was the perception of the British regarding the education of Indians during colonial rule?

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They made it clear they wouldn’t invest in education for the masses.

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They aimed to create a class of Indians who were English in opinions.

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They had plans to establish universities throughout India.

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They wanted to educate all Indians equally.

Question 3

What did Macaulay say was necessary for creating a class of Indians?

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Indian in skin and color, but English in opinions, tastes, morals, and thoughts.

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Indian in identity but European in governance.

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Indian in culture but British in language.

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Indian by birth but British in education.

Question 4

What was the significance of the Indian National Congress at its founding in 1885?

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It represented a diverse group seeking rights from the British.

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It was solely a Hindu organization.

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It had no Indian members initially.

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It was created to support British rule.

Question 5

What impact did the British have on India's famines in the early 20th century?

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They refused to help and prioritized export over local needs.

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They helped alleviate the suffering of the poor.

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They focused on improving agricultural techniques.

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They provided aid from British reserves.

Question 6

What event is connected to Brigadier Reginald Dyer's orders leading to a massacre?

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The Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

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The Salt March in 1930.

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The Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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The Amritsar protests of 1947.

Question 7

How did the British describe their role in the political unity of India?

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They claimed to have united warring states into a nation.

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They claimed to have created a new Indian identity.

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They said they had no interest in Indian politics.

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They argued they were merely bystanders.

Question 8

What was the voting representation for Indians during the 1920s?

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One voice for every 250 Indians.

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One voice for every 100 Indians.

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One vote for every 10 Indians.

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One vote per family.

Question 9

What does the term 'broken promises' refer to in the context of British rule in India?

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Unfulfilled commitments to self-governance for Indians.

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Assurances of military support during conflicts.

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Commitments to infrastructure development.

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Promises made for economic support.

Question 10

What was the British response to unrest during World War I in India?

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They declared martial law and sent in generals to suppress protests.

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They increased financial support for the Indian economy.

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They engaged in discussions with Indian leaders.

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They relaxed restrictions on civil rights.

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