Question

The First World War played an important role in strengthening the national movement in India. The war

created a new economic and political situation. It led to an increase in expenditure which was met by

imposing additional taxes on Indian people.The war led to a price rise -leading to extreme hardships for

the common man. Villages were called upon to supply soldiers and this forced recruitment in rural areas

caused widespread anger. Acute shortage of food accompanied by influenza epidemic led to famine and

misery. The Indians began to realise that they were unnecessarily drawn into war which was in the

interest of the British imperialists. This feeling united the Indians against the British and they began

demands for reforms.

During the period of war, Gandhiji returned to India from South Africa and gave a new mode of mass

struggle against foreign authorities in the name of Satyagraha.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option

23.1 Which event played an important role in strengthening the national movement in India? 1

A. The Anglo-Afghan war

B. The First World War

C. The Second World war

D. War between India and Pakistan

23.2 Gandhiji returned to India from ………………….and gave a new mode of mass struggle against

foreign authorities in the name of Satyagraha. 1

A. South America

B. South Africa

C. Paris

D. London

23. 3. Acute shortage of food was accompanied by which epidemic? 1

A. Plague

B. Influenza

C. Bird Flu

D. Swine flu

23.4 The war led to a price rise -leading to extreme hardships for whom? 1

A. Aristocrats

B. Rich People

C. Common man

D. Politicians​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

1) The first world war

2) South Africa

3) influenza

4) common man