Chapter 2 - Nationalism in India – Class 10 History - Test Yourself (CBSE)

📝 Test Yourself

This section contains 50 active recall questions to test your understanding without seeing answers first. Attempt all questions honestly, then check your score. Perfect for self-assessment before exams.

📋 Instructions

Attempt all questions without looking at answers

Write your answers on paper or mentally

Score 1 mark for each correct answer

Check answers only after completing all questions

Target: Score at least 40/50 (80%)

Active Recall Questions (1 Mark Each)

Answer questions 1-50. Questions 1-30: Fill in blanks, 31-40: One word, 41-50: True/False.

1. The Rowlatt Act was passed in the year __________.
2. Gandhiji launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in __________.
3. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on __________.
4. __________ was the Congress session where the Non-Cooperation Movement was adopted.
5. Awadh was led by __________ during the peasant movement.
6. The plantation workers in Assam wanted freedom to move out of __________ areas.
7. Chauri Chaura incident occurred in __________ district.
8. The Simon Commission arrived in India in __________.
9. The Lahore Congress Session was held in __________.
10. __________ was the President of the Lahore Congress Session.
11. __________ wrote 'Hind Swaraj' in 1909.
12. The Civil Disobedience Movement was started with __________.
13. Gandhiji's famous march to Dandi was __________ miles long.
14. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed in __________.
15. The Poona Pact was between Gandhiji and __________.
16. __________ founded the Depressed Classes Association.
17. The image of __________ was used to represent India during Swadeshi.
18. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote __________.
19. __________ designed the Swaraj Flag in 1921.
20. The Khilafat Movement was for the protection of __________.
21. Alluri Sitarama Raju led a rebellion in the __________ region.
22. The Inland Emigration Act restricted movement of __________ workers.
23. __________ was the leader of Gudem Hills rebellion.
24. The Non-Cooperation Movement was called off due to __________ incident.
25. __________ commission was boycotted because it had no Indian member.
26. __________ was the slogan raised during the Salt Satyagraha.
27. The First World War ended in __________.
28. The Khilafat Committee was formed in __________.
29. __________ was the main crop in Awadh causing peasant discontent.
30. The idea of Satyagraha emphasized the power of __________.
31. What is the Hindi word for 'self-rule'?
32. Which city witnessed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
33. Name the famous book written by Mahatma Gandhi in 1909.
34. Who was the British General responsible for Jallianwala Bagh?
35. Which act gave British powers to repress political activities?
36. What was the color of the Swaraj Flag developed in 1921?
37. Which pact ended the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1931?
38. Name the revolutionary who attacked the Chittagong Armoury.
39. Which industrialist attacked colonial control over Indian economy?
40. Which tribal region revolted under Alluri Sitarama Raju?
41. The Rowlatt Act allowed detention without trial. (True/False)
42. Gandhiji supported the Khilafat Movement for Hindu-Muslim unity. (True/False)
43. The Simon Commission was welcomed by Indians. (True/False)
44. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar supported the Poona Pact. (True/False)
45. The Civil Disobedience Movement began with the boycott of foreign goods. (True/False)
46. Chauri Chaura incident led to the withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement. (True/False)
47. Indigo was the main cash crop in Awadh. (True/False)
48. Baba Ramchandra was a leader of Assam plantation workers. (True/False)
49. The Congress did not support the Khilafat Movement. (True/False)
50. The Salt March ended at Dandi. (True/False)

📊 Answer Key & Scoring

PART A Answers (Questions 1-30):

1. 1919
2. 1920
3. 13th April 1919
4. Nagpur
5. Baba Ramchandra
6. confined
7. Gorakhpur
8. 1928
9. 1929
10. Jawaharlal Nehru
11. Mahatma Gandhi
12. Salt Satyagraha/Dandi March
13. 240
14. 1931
15. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
16. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
17. Bharat Mata
18. Vande Mataram
19. Gandhiji
20. Ottoman Caliph
21. Gudem Hills/Andhra
22. plantation
23. Alluri Sitarama Raju
24. Chauri Chaura
25. Simon
26. Do or Die
27. 1918
28. Bombay
29. indigo
30. truth

PART B Answers (Questions 31-40):

31. Swaraj
32. Amritsar
33. Hind Swaraj
34. General Dyer
35. Rowlatt Act
36. Tricolor
37. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
38. Surya Sen
39. G.D. Birla
40. Gudem Hills

PART C Answers (Questions 41-50):

41. True
42. True
43. False
44. True
45. False
46. True
47. False
48. False
49. False
50. True

Your Score	Performance Level	Recommended Action
45-50	Outstanding	Ready for board exam
40-44	Excellent	Minor revision needed
35-39	Good	Revise weak areas
30-34	Average	Re-study chapter
Below 30	Needs Improvement	Start from NCERT basics

💡 Active Recall Benefits

Forgets 70% less: Active recall is 50% more effective than passive reading

Identifies gaps: Clearly shows what you don't know

Builds confidence: Regular testing reduces exam anxiety

Improves retention: Retrieval practice strengthens memory

Exam simulation: Prepares you for actual test conditions

Pro Tip: Attempt this test once a week until you consistently score 45+. This ensures long-term retention.