1. Who did the Indian National Congress wish to speak for?
The Indian National Congress wished to speak for the people of India belonging to different communities.
2. What did the Muslim League resolution of 1940 ask for?
The Muslim League resolution of 1940 asked for a separate homeland for the Muslims in the north-western and eastern areas of India. The resolution did not mention partition or Pakistan.
3. Who were Moderates?
The first twenty years of the Congress were dominated by the ‘Moderates’. They were very liberal in their objectives and methods. They believed in constitutional methods to achieve their demands.
4. Who is a Publicist?
A publicist is someone who publishes an idea by circulating information, writing reports or speaking at meetings.
5. Name some early leaders of Indian National Congress.
The early leaders of Indian National Congress were DadabhaiNaoroji, Pherozeshah Mehta, Badruddin Tyabji, W.C. Bannerji, Surendranath Banerji, Romesh Chandra Dutt, S. SubramaniaIyer.
6. Write the literal meaning of Sarvajanik.
The literal meaning of ‘Sarvajanik’ is or for all the people’. It consists of two words- ‘Sarva’ means all and ‘Janik’ means of the people.
7. Explain the Arms Act of 1878.
The Arms Act was passed in 1878, disallowing Indians from possessing arms.
8. What was Vernacular Press Act?
The Vernacular Act was passed in 1878. The act allowed the government to confiscate the assets of newspapers including their printing presses if the newspapers published anything ‘objectionable’.
9. Describe Ilbert Bill.
Ilbert Bill was introduced by Sir Courtenay Ilbert. This bill allowed the Indian judges to try cases involving the British or Europeans and sought equality between British and Indian judges in the country.
10. Which three leaders were known as ‘Lal Bal Pal’?
The leaders from Bengal, Maharashtra and Punjab-Bipin Chandra Pal, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai were known as ‘Lal, Bal, Pal’.
11. Who raised the slogan "Freedom is my birthright and I shall have it."
Bal Gangadhar Tilak raised the slogan of "Freedom is my birthright and I shall have it".
12. Who announce the partition of Bengal?
In 1905, Viceroy Curzon announced the partition of Bengal.