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Practice Class 10 History Chapter 2 Nationalism in India MCQs based on NCERT. Learn how peasants, tribals, plantation workers and other groups participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement and how the national movement developed in different regions.
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Chapter Information
Class: 10
Subject: Social Science – History
Chapter: 2 – Nationalism in India
Practice Set: 4
Focus: Participation of Different Social Groups in the National Movement
Introduction
The Non-Cooperation Movement did not remain limited to towns and cities. Different social groups interpreted the idea of Swaraj according to their own experiences and local problems.
In the countryside, peasants and tribal communities participated in movements against landlords, high rents, forced labour and other forms of exploitation. Plantation workers also connected the idea of freedom with their own desire for better conditions and freedom of movement.
The participation of these groups made the national movement broader, but their understanding of Swaraj was not always identical to the programme of the Congress.
What You Will Learn
In this practice set, you will learn about:
- Participation of peasants in the national movement
- Awadh Peasant Movement
- Baba Ramchandra
- Problems faced by peasants
- Oudh Kisan Sabha
- Tribal participation
- Alluri Sitaram Raju
- Plantation workers
- Different meanings of Swaraj
- Expansion of the national movement
Why This Topic Is Important
The national movement involved people from different social and economic backgrounds. Peasants, tribals and plantation workers participated because they connected nationalism with their own local problems.
Understanding these groups helps explain why the meaning of Swaraj could differ from one community to another.
5 MCQs with Detailed Solutions
Question 1
Who was an important leader of the peasant movement in Awadh?
A. Baba Ramchandra
B. C. Rajagopalachari
**C. Subhas Chandra Bose
**D. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Answer: Baba Ramchandra
Detailed Solution:
Baba Ramchandra was an important figure in the peasant movement in Awadh. He had earlier worked as an indentured labourer in Fiji and later returned to India. He led a movement against landlords who demanded high rents and other forms of exploitation from peasants.
Question 2
What was one major demand of the peasants in Awadh?
A. Reduction of revenue and rents
B. Expansion of foreign trade
C. Higher rents for landlords
D. Restoration of British titles
Answer: Reduction of revenue and rents
Detailed Solution:
The peasants of Awadh suffered because of high rents and revenue demands. They also faced forced labour and other forms of exploitation by landlords. Their movement demanded a reduction in rents and relief from oppressive practices.
Question 3
Which organisation was set up in Awadh to promote the peasant movement?
A. Oudh Kisan Sabha
B. All India Trade Union Congress
**C. Muslim League
**D. Swaraj Party
Answer: Oudh Kisan Sabha
Detailed Solution:
The Oudh Kisan Sabha was established in October 1920. It was associated with the peasant movement in Awadh and was formed with the support of leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru and Baba Ramchandra. The organisation worked to mobilise peasants around their grievances.
Question 4
Who was associated with the tribal movement in the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Alluri Sitaram Raju
B. Baba Ramchandra
**C. Muhammad Ali
**D. C. R. Das
Answer: Alluri Sitaram Raju
Detailed Solution:
Alluri Sitaram Raju was associated with the tribal movement in the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh. Tribal people were unhappy with restrictions imposed by the colonial government on their traditional rights and with the forced labour practices imposed on them.
Raju was inspired by the idea of non-cooperation but believed that force could sometimes be necessary in the struggle against colonial rule. His movement became an important example of tribal resistance.
Question 5
What did plantation workers in Assam understand by the idea of Swaraj?
A. Freedom to move freely and return to their villages
B. Expansion of plantation ownership
C. More control by British officials
D. Increase in plantation taxes
Answer: Freedom to move freely and return to their villages
Detailed Solution:
Plantation workers in Assam were restricted by the Inland Emigration Act of 1859 from leaving tea gardens without permission. When they heard about the Non-Cooperation Movement, many workers interpreted Swaraj as the right to move freely and return to their home villages.
This shows that different groups understood the meaning of Swaraj according to their own experiences.
Important Concepts
Awadh Peasant Movement:
A peasant movement against high rents, revenue demands and other forms of exploitation by landlords.
Baba Ramchandra:
An important leader associated with the peasant movement in Awadh.
Oudh Kisan Sabha:
An organisation formed in 1920 to mobilise peasants in Awadh.
Alluri Sitaram Raju:
A leader associated with the tribal movement in the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh.
Swaraj:
Self-rule or freedom. Different social groups often understood its meaning according to their own circumstances.
Plantation Workers:
Workers employed on plantations who also participated in the wider nationalist movement and interpreted Swaraj in relation to their own problems.
Related Practice Questions
- What problems were faced by peasants in Awadh?
- Who was Baba Ramchandra?
- What was the role of the Oudh Kisan Sabha?
- Why did tribal people in the Gudem Hills oppose colonial forest policies?
- How did plantation workers understand the idea of Swaraj?
Mini Quiz Challenge
Question:
Who led the tribal movement in the Gudem Hills?
Answer: Alluri Sitaram Raju
Exam Tips
- Remember Awadh – peasants – Baba Ramchandra.
- Learn the purpose of the Oudh Kisan Sabha.
- Remember Gudem Hills – Alluri Sitaram Raju.
- Understand why tribal communities opposed colonial forest restrictions.
- Remember the connection between plantation workers and the idea of Swaraj.
- In exam answers, explain that different groups interpreted Swaraj differently.
Quick Revision Notes
- Peasants in Awadh faced high rents and revenue demands.
- Baba Ramchandra was an important peasant leader in Awadh.
- The Oudh Kisan Sabha was formed in 1920.
- Jawaharlal Nehru was associated with its formation.
- Tribal communities in the Gudem Hills opposed colonial restrictions.
- Alluri Sitaram Raju led the tribal movement there.
- Plantation workers in Assam faced restrictions on movement.
- Many plantation workers connected Swaraj with freedom to return to their villages.
- Different social groups had different understandings of Swaraj.
- The national movement expanded into rural and tribal areas.
Common Mistakes Students Make
- Confusing Baba Ramchandra with Alluri Sitaram Raju.
- Confusing Awadh with the Gudem Hills.
- Forgetting that the Oudh Kisan Sabha was connected with the peasant movement.
- Assuming that all groups had exactly the same understanding of Swaraj.
- Confusing plantation workers with peasants.
- Forgetting that colonial forest restrictions affected tribal communities.
Key Takeaways
The Non-Cooperation Movement reached different parts of India and attracted peasants, tribals and plantation workers. Each group connected the national movement with its own local problems. Therefore, the idea of Swaraj acquired different meanings among different communities.
FAQs
Q1. Who was Baba Ramchandra?
A. He was an important leader of the peasant movement in Awadh.
Q2. What was the Oudh Kisan Sabha?
A. It was an organisation formed in 1920 to mobilise peasants in Awadh.
Q3. Who was Alluri Sitaram Raju?
A. He was a leader associated with the tribal movement in the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh.
Q4. Why did plantation workers participate in the movement?
A. They connected the idea of Swaraj with freedom from restrictions and the ability to return to their villages.
Q5. Did all groups understand Swaraj in the same way?
A. No. Different groups interpreted Swaraj according to their own local experiences and problems.
Conclusion
The participation of peasants, tribal communities and plantation workers made the national movement broader. Their struggles show how the idea of Swaraj was connected with different local problems and aspirations.
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