The Making of the National Movement class 8th Social science

 The Making of the National Movement class 8th Social science 

Short Questions Answers

Q 1 . List the main demands of the moderates.

Ans . The main demands of the Moderates included constitutional reforms, Indian representation in councils, reduced taxes, free speech, education, and administrative accountability.

Q 2 . How and when did the partition of bengal take place ?

Ans . In 1905, Lord Curzon divided Bengal on October 16,1905,  into Eastern Bengal and Assam (Muslim-majority) and Western Bengal (Hindu-majority) for administrative reasons, sparking widespread protests and the Swadeshi Movement.

Ans. The Lahore Session of Congress in 1929 declared Purna Swaraj (complete independence) as its goal, adopted January 26, 1930, as Independence Day, and launched the Civil Disobedience Movement under Gandhi's leadership.

Long questions Answers

Q 1 . List the main features of the swadeshi movements

Ans. The Swadeshi Movement (1905-1911) promoted boycotting British goods, using Indian-made products, reviving indigenous industries, fostering national education, encouraging self-reliance, and opposing Bengal's partition. It marked a significant step towards India's economic and cultural independence, uniting diverse groups.

Q 2 . What were the main objectives of the civil disobedience movements ? Could they be achieved by the nationalists?

Ans . The Civil Disobedience Movement aimed to achieve Purna Swaraj (complete independence), oppose unjust British laws, abolish salt taxes, and promote self-reliance through nonviolent resistance. While it united Indians and weakened British authority, full independence wasn’t achieved immediately, but it strengthened the nationalist movement, culminating in freedom in 1947.

Q 3 . Asses the contribution of the Netaji subash chandra bose to the National Movement.

Ans . Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose revitalized the freedom struggle by advocating radical approaches, rejecting nonviolence. He formed the Indian National Army (INA), inspiring Indians through the slogan "Give me blood, and I will give you freedom." His leadership united diverse groups, pressuring the British during World War II, accelerating India’s independence.