Q1. “Khilafat” movement subsided because of the
(a) Concessions given to Muslims by the British
(b) Amity achieved between Congress and Muslim League
(c) Accession of Kamal Pasha on the throne of Turkey
(d) None of the above
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (c) Accession of Kamal Pasha on the throne of Turkey
Explanation: The Khilafat Movement, aimed at preserving the Ottoman Caliphate, lost relevance when Kamal Atatürk abolished the Caliphate and introduced secular reforms in Turkey. This led to the decline of the movement in India, despite initial mass support.
Q2. Which of the following represents the integration of Hindus and Muslims for a common cause ?
(a) Khilafat Movement
(b) Quit India Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) None of the above
(UPSC Prelims 1981)
Answer: (a) Khilafat Movement
Explanation: The Khilafat Movement (1919–1924) was a rare instance of Hindu-Muslim unity, where Muslims protested against the dismantling of the Ottoman Caliphate, and Gandhiji supported it to strengthen national solidarity against British rule.
Q128. Khilafat movement stressed on
(a) Restoration of Turkish Khalipha as the head of Indian Muslims
(b) Reservation of seats for Muslim community in Government services
(c) Independent Pakistan
(d) India’s Independence
(UPSC Prelims 1987)
Answer: (a) Restoration of Turkish Khalipha as the head of Indian Muslims
Explanation: The Khilafat Movement (1919–1924) aimed to restore the Ottoman Caliphate, which was seen as the spiritual head of Muslims worldwide. It was a pan-Islamic protest against British policies post World War I. (Licchavi Lyceum)