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Which of the following events is considered the immediate cause for Mahatma Gandhi to launch the Non-Cooperation Movement?

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110

Which leader is most known for advocating for the rights of the 'untouchables' and fighting against caste discrimination in India?

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111

Who introduced the concept of 'Hind Swaraj' and advocated for non-violent resistance against British rule?

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112

Which of the following events is considered the most significant precursor to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

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113

Who was the first Indian woman to become a president of the Indian National Congress?

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114

Which of the following events is considered the first major organized expression of opposition against British rule in India?

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115

Which event is most directly associated with the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India?

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116

Which of the following events most directly contributed to the weakening of British authority in India immediately after World War II, ultimately accelerating the partition process?

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117

Which of the following movements was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930?

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118

What was the primary objective of the Cripps Mission in 1942?

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119

Which of the following events is widely considered a turning point in the Indian independence movement, galvanizing nationalist sentiment and leading to widespread protests?

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120

What was the primary goal of the Rowlatt Act, passed by the British government in India?

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121

Who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948, in Delhi?

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122

Who among the following leaders is most closely associated with the Kheda Satyagraha?

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123

Which Government of India Act introduced Dyarchy (dual government) at the provincial level?

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124

Which of the following leaders was least directly involved in the initial stages of the Swadeshi Movement (1905-1911)?

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125

Who was the prominent leader in India's struggle for independence who delivered the call for the 'Quit India' movement?

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126

Which of the following events is considered a major turning point that fueled Indian nationalism during British rule due to its brutal nature and widespread condemnation?

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