Daily Olympiad: Social Science - Nationalism in India [20260525]

Challenge yourself with today's CBSE practice! This test covers 'Nationalism in India' for Social Science (Grade 10). Level: Medium | Duration: 40 mins.

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1. The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885. Who is generally credited as its founder?

Solution
Correct: B
A.O. Hume, a British civil servant, is credited as the founder of the Indian National Congress. While Dadabhai Naoroji was its first president, Hume played a pivotal role in its establishment to create a platform for Indian voices within the British Raj.

2. The Non-Cooperation Movement (1921) was called off due to violence at which incident?

Solution
Correct: A
The Non-Cooperation Movement was halted in 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident in which peaceful protesters turned violent and killed several police officers. Gandhi, fearing further bloodshed, decided to suspend the movement.

3. Who emphasized the idea of 'Bande Matram' during the Swadeshi Movement?

Solution
Correct: C
Swami Vivekananda popularized the slogan 'Bande Matram' (Hail to the Mother Country) during his speeches to foster unity and self-respect among Indians. This became a unifying cry for the Swadeshi movement.

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