DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATAUDI

Class V Social Science

Ch-16. India Wins Freedom

A.Key Terms
1. Boycott- refuse to buy or deal with hair goods made in England
2. Revolutionary - one who believes in using force to bring about a change
3. Racist policy - unfair treatment of a particular group or race of people
B. Short Question Answer
Q1. When did British decide to partition Bengal?
Ans. In 1905 the British decided to partition Bengal.
Q2. What is The full form of Lal Bal Pal?
Ans. Lala Lajpat Rai Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal called Lal Bal Pal popular
leaders of the radical group.
Q3. Name two principles of Satyagraha.
Ans. Truth and nonviolence were the two principles of Satyagraha.
Q4. When did Congress demanded Purna Swaraj?
Ans. In December 1929 the Congress demanded Purna Swaraj means complete Independence
from the government.
Q5. Who was the leader of Indian National Army that is Ina that was also known as Azad Hind
Fauj?
Ans. Subhash Chandra Bose was the leader of Indian National Army Ina also known as the
Azad Hind Fauj.

Q6. When did Quit India Movement started?

Ans. In August 1942 Gandhiji started Quit India Movement.

Answer the following questions

Q1. How were the moderates different from the radicals?

Ans. The Moderates were not in favour of using force but believed in pleading with the British
government to bring about reforms. On the other hand, the Radicals were in favour of strikes
and boycotts to oppose the British.

Q2. Why did the British decide to partition Bengal?

Ans.The British decided to partition Bengal in an attempt to prevent Hindus and Muslims
from uniting against the British.

Q3. Write a short note on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Ans. A public meeting was held on 13 April 1919 at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar.
General Dyer came to this place and ordered his soldiers to fire at the crowd. Hundreds
of people were killed and thousands were injured. This incident shocked the whole
country. All national leaders strongly protested against this cruel act.

Q4. Why did Gandhiji withdraw the non cooperation movement?

Ans.Gandhiji had asked people to disobey laws peacefully. But at Chauri Chaura in
Uttar Pradesh, some people set fire to a police station and as a result 22 policemen died. This
act of violence made Gandhiji withdraw the movement immediately.

Q5. What was the contribution of Subhash Chandra Bose to our national movement?
Ans.Subhash Chandra Bose was the leader of the Indian National Army (INA), also known as
the Azad Hind Fauj. He fought against the British. He gave us the slogan ‘Jai Hind.’

D.Think and answer

Q1. Gandhiji spent some time everyday spinning Khadi on the Charkha. He encouraged the use
of khadi. What was his reason for doing this?
Ans.Gandhiji wanted to revive the Indian handloom industry which had suffered due to the unfair
trade practices of the British. He also wanted to popularize the use of Indian goods.