Q1. Rabindranath Tagore surrendered his title to the British because of
(a) Civil Disobedience Movement
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Jallianwalah Bagh massacre
(d) Partition of Bengal
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (c) Jallianwalah Bagh massacre
Explanation: Following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, where hundreds of peaceful protestors were killed, Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood in protest. His act was a moral condemnation of British brutality, symbolizing national outrage.
Q2. Which of the following was not the outcome of Jallianwalah Bagh massacre ?
(a) Suspension of Gen. Dyer
(b) Change in Gandhiji’s outlook towards Britishers
(c) Temporary peace in Punjab
(d) Renunciation of British titles and positions by many Indians
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (c) Temporary peace in Punjab
Explanation: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre led to widespread outrage, not peace. It caused Gandhiji to lose faith in British intentions, and many Indians renounced British titles in protest. General Dyer’s actions were condemned, but no peace followed—instead, it intensified the freedom movement.
Q3. The year 1919 is associated with
(a) Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy
(c) Chauri Chaura Incident
(d) Partition of Bengal
(UPSC Prelims 1980)
Answer: (b) Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy
Explanation: In 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in Amritsar, where British troops fired on a peaceful gathering, leading to nationwide outrage.
Q4. Which important event immediately preceded Jallianwala Bagh massacre ?
(a) Rowlatt Act enactment
(b) Communal award
(c) Coming of Simon Commission
(d) Quit India Movement
(UPSC Prelims 1980)
Answer: (a) Rowlatt Act enactment
Explanation: The Rowlatt Act of 1919 allowed arrest without trial, sparking nationwide protests. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred during one such peaceful protest.
Q5. What is the correct order of happenings of the following three events in the British rule in India ?
I. Rawlatt Act
II. Hunter Report
III. Jallianwallah Bagh Tragedy
(a) I, II, III
(b) II, I, III
(c) III, II, I
(d) II, III, I
(UPSC Prelims 1981)
Answer: (a) I, II, III
Explanation: The Rawlatt Act was passed in 1919, leading to widespread protests. The Jallianwallah Bagh massacre occurred soon after, and the Hunter Commission was set up to investigate it. Thus, the correct sequence is I → II → III.
Q6. Arrange the following in a chronological order
(i) Foundation of Muslim League
(ii) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
(iii) Khilafat Movement
(iv) Civil Disobedience Movement
(a) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(b) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(c) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(d) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
(UPSC Prelims 1986)
Answer: (b) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Explanation:
Chronological order:
- Muslim League: 1906
- Jallianwala Bagh: 1919
- Khilafat Movement: 1919–1924
- Civil Disobedience: 1930
Hence, the correct sequence is (i), (ii), (iii), (iv).