Lecture Notes on Indian History and 3000 Question Series

Introduction

• Lecturer: Anand Singh
• Series on 3000 Questions
• Focus: Important Historical Questions

Key Questions and Answers

Question 1

• Question: Which leader used traditional religious festivals for nationalistic propaganda?
• Answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • Details: Promoted Ganesh Mahotsav and Shivaji Mahotsav for nationalistic ideas.

Question 2

• Related to: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• Statements: Correct/Incorrect:
  1. Launched 'Kesari' newspaper in Marathi - Correct
  2. Started Shivaji Mahotsav in Maharashtra - Correct
  3. Led no-tax campaign in 1896-97 due to famine in Maharashtra - Correct
• Answer: All statements are correct

Question 3

• Question: Language of 'Kesari' and 'Maratha' newspapers by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• Answer:
  • 'Kesari' - Marathi
  • 'Maratha' - English

Question 4

• Question: Who were associated with revolutionary political activities?
• Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal (Lal-Bal-Pal)
  • Incorrect Options: Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Dadabhai Naoroji were moderates.

Question 5

• Event: Formation of Indian National Congress in 1885
• Period: 1885-1905 - Moderates; Post-1905 - Extremists
• Important Figures: Lal-Bal-Pal

Question 6

• Question: Who were connected with extremist political activities?
• Correct Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal
• Noted Moderates: Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Dadabhai Naoroji

Question 7

• Home Rule Movement: Led by Tilak and Annie Besant in 1916

Question 8

• Chronological events: Formation of All-India Muslim League, Partition of Bengal, and Surat Split of Congress
• Order:
  • Partition of Bengal - 1905
  • Formation of AIML - 1906
  • Surat Split - 1907

Question 9

• Question: Main Figures in 1857 Rebellion: Assign them to their location
  • Bahadur Shah II: Delhi
  • Begum Hazrat Mahal: Lucknow
  • Kuwar Singh: Jagdishpur (Bihar)
  • Nana Sahib: Kanpur (Bithur)

Question 10

• Question: Which statements are true about 1857 rebellion causes?
• Answer:
  • Annexation and Subsidiary Alliance by Lord Wellesley
  • British interference in social customs (e.g., Sati abolition)
  • Discrimination in military (e.g., forbidding Tilak/Shikha)
  • Use of greased cartridges (Enfield rifles)
  • All statements are correct.

Important Additional Points

• Titles and Contributions:
  • Dadabhai Naoroji: Known as the Grand Old Man of India, introduced Drain Theory, authored 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', first Indian MP in British Parliament
  • Gopal Krishna Gokhale: Political mentor of Mahatma Gandhi
• Bal-Gangadhar Tilak: Utilized religious festivals for political purposes.

Home Rule Movement:

• Prominent Leaders: Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant
• Key Focus: Self-Government (Swaraj)

Conclusion and Homework

• Homework Question: Reflect on 1907 Surat Congress split and British government's reaction.
• Participation Encouragement: Encouraged students to reflect and provide feedback on the clarity of the topics and any issues faced.

Note: More questions and detailed explanations to follow in subsequent lectures.