Indian National Movement & Leadership

The book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar was a significant contribution to the Indian freedom struggle. Statement 1 is correct. The book indeed warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind. Deuskar was a staunch nationalist and vehemently opposed the colonial rule in India. His book was a critique against the colonial rule. Statement 2 is also correct. Deuskar's work inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. His writings were influential in promoting the Swadeshi movement. Statement 3 is incorrect. The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was not in the specific context of the region of Bengal. Deuskar, though of Marathi origin, was brought up in a Bengali set-up and acted as a bridge between Maharashtra and Bengal's renaissance. His use of 'desh' was more in the context of the nation as a whole, rather than specifically Bengal. Therefore, the correct answer is that statements 1 and 2 are correct.

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact, also known as the Delhi Pact, was a significant agreement reached between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India, in March 1931. Statement 1 is correct: As part of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact, the British government agreed to invite the Indian National Congress to participate in the Second Round Table Conference held in London. Statement 2 is correct: Another key aspect of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact was the agreement to withdraw repressive ordinances that had been promulgated by the British government in response to the Civil Disobedience Movement led by Gandhi. This withdrawal was seen as a gesture of goodwill towards the Indian National Congress. Statement 3 is incorrect: While issues of police excesses were discussed during negotiations, there was no explicit agreement in the pact regarding such an inquiry. Statement 4 is correct: One of the conditions of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact was the release of political prisoners who had been arrested during the Civil Disobedience Movement, provided they had not been charged with violence. Therefore, the correct statements are 1, 2, and 4.

Statement 1 is correct: Mahatma Gandhi actively campaigned against the exploitative system of indentured labour, particularly during his time in South Africa. He recognized the hardships faced by indentured labourers and advocated for their rights. Statement 2 is incorrect: During World War I, Gandhi supported the resolution for recruiting Indians for the British war effort. He believed this would demonstrate Indian loyalty to the Empire and potentially lead to greater political concessions after the war. This position was controversial within the Indian independence movement. Statement 3 is correct: The Salt Satyagraha, led by Gandhi in 1930, involved the deliberate breaking of the British salt laws as a form of protest. In response to this non-violent civil disobedience movement, the British government declared the Indian National Congress illegal.

Statement 1 is correct: The Swadeshi had a great impact on the handloom industry. - There was a revival in handloom, silk weaving, and some other traditional artisan crafts. - Cotton mills were set up at this time. Statement 2 is correct: The National Council of Education (or NCE) was an organisation founded by Indian nationalists in Bengal in 1906 to promote science and technology as part of a swadeshi industrialization movement. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru: He was an important leader of All India liberal federation and served as its President. KC Neogy: He was a member of the constituent Assembly from West Bengal. Puran Chand Joshi (14 April 1907 - 9 November 1980): He was one of the early leaders of the communist movement in India. He was the first general secretary of the Communist Party of India from 1935-47.

Pair 1 is correct: All India Anti Untouchability League: It was formed by Mahatma Gandhi then later renamed as Harijan Sewak Sangh. Pair 2 is correct: All India Kisan Sabha: It was formed by Sahajanand Saraswati in the Lucknow Session of 1936. Pair 3 is correct: Self-Respect Movement: EV Ramaswamy Naicker was an important leader of self respect movement in 1925. It was an anti-caste movement against Brahmanism.

The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Satyagraha movement inspired by Gandhi and a major revolt in the Indian Independence Movement. It was a farmer's uprising that took place in the Champaran district of Bihar, India during the British colonial period. The farmers were protesting against growing indigo with barely any payment for it.

Key historical events in chronological order 1. 1859: Neeldarpan was written by Dinabandhu Mitra. This was a significant work highlighting the plight of indigo farmers. 2. 1863: Satyendranath Tagore cleared the British-UPSC without coaching, becoming the first Indian to do so. 3. 1875: Arya Samaj was established by Swami Dayanand, marking a pivotal moment in the religious and social reform movements in India. 4. 1882: Anandmath was penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, introducing the song 'Vande Mataram' which played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.

In 1920, the All India Home Rule League changed its name to Swarajya Sabha. This marked a significant shift towards the goal of achieving Swaraj (self-rule). Hindu Mahasabha: Founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya and others, it focused on issues related to Hindu identity and rights. South Indian Liberal Federation: Also known as the Justice Party, it was founded to represent the interests of non-Brahmins in Tamil Nadu. The Servants of India Society: Founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, it focused on social reform, education, and service to the nation.

* Lala Lajpat Rai was a prolific writer and wrote several books and articles on various topics. He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji, and Shrikrishna. His writings were influential in shaping the nationalist movement in India. Lala Lajpat Rai was an active member of the Indian National Congress. * Lala Lajpat Rai visited America in 1914 for a lecture tour organized by the Indian Home Rule League. * He was elected to the Central Legislative Assembly in 1923 and even served as its president in 1925.