The Role of Annie Besant in the Freedom Struggle
This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the significant role played by Annie Besant in the Indian freedom struggle. Her contributions to the movement, her association with prominent leaders, and her impact on the political landscape of the time are key aspects covered in this quiz.
Questions
In which year did Annie Besant first arrive in India?
- 1893
- 1905
- 1917
- 1929
What was the name of the newspaper founded by Annie Besant in 1895?
- The Indian Patriot
- The Hindu
- The Leader
- The Amrita Bazar Patrika
Which prominent Indian leader did Annie Besant collaborate with to establish the Home Rule League in 1916?
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Subhas Chandra Bose
In which year did Annie Besant become the president of the Indian National Congress?
- 1917
- 1920
- 1923
- 1926
Which prominent Indian leader did Annie Besant mentor and influence during the freedom struggle?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Vallabhbhai Patel
- Sardar Bhagat Singh
What was the name of the movement launched by Annie Besant in 1927 to demand dominion status for India?
- The Dominion Status League
- The Home Rule League
- The Indian National Congress
- The Non-Cooperation Movement
Which act was passed in 1919 that restricted civil liberties and allowed for arbitrary arrests and detentions?
- The Government of India Act 1919
- The Rowlatt Act
- The Indian Councils Act 1909
- The Morley-Minto Reforms
Which prominent Indian leader did Annie Besant support during the 1930s and 1940s?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Vallabhbhai Patel
- Sardar Bhagat Singh