CBSE Questions for Class 8 History The Making Of The National Movement 1870S To 1947 Quiz 5 - MCQExams.com

Kesari a Marathi newspaper was founded in 1881 by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent leader of the Indian Independence movement.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the founder of the Brahmo Sabha movement in 1828, an influential socio-religious reform movement. His influence was apparent in the fields of politics, public administration and education as well as religion. He was known for his efforts against the evil practice of sati. 

The third and final phase of the Nationalist Movement [1919-1947] is known as the Gandhian era. During this period Mahatma Gandhi became the undisputed leader of the National Movement. His principles of non-violence and Satyagraha were employed against the British Government.

• Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary politician who fought against the government which supported racism.
  
• Mahatma Gandhi during his stay of 20 years in South Africa fought against racism shown towards Indians staying in South Africa.
  
• This way both were similar in fighting against racism.
  

At the Surat Split 1907, congress leaders split into two groups – moderates and extremists. The Rift between these two sections became apparent at the Banaras Session (1905) when some nationalist-led by Tilak denounced the method of the moderates and suggested passive resistance. They also advocated the boycott of British goods and government institutions. At the end of this session, Lokmanya Tilak, and his followers held a separate conference and announced the formation of the Extremist Party. However, they decided to work as a part of the Indian National Congress.

The Purna Swaraj declaration, or Declaration of the Independence of India, was promulgated by the Indian National Congress on 19 December 1929, resolving the Congress and Indian nationalists to fight for Purna Swaraj.

The Congress asked the people of India to observe 26 January as Independence Day. January 26, 1930, was a red-letter day in the history of Indian nationalist movement as mass civil disobedience movement was launched on that day. People took a pledge to attain Poorna Swaraj or complete independence. 

Muslim League was founded in 1906 as the All-India Muslim League by various muslim leaders and nawabs. Its original purpose was to safeguard the political rights of Muslims in India.

Stafford Cripps with this aims and directives arrived in Delhi on 22nd March, 1942. He brought with him a new constitutional scheme approved by the British Cabinet. 

• Creation of a strong body of public opinion.
• Integration of Indian people on the basis of common political interests.
• Promotion of friendly relations between Hindus and Muslims.
• Mass participation in public movement.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a lawyer, politician, and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan's creation on 14 August 1947, and then as Pakistan's first Governor-General until his death.