History Important Questions Chapter 9 Last Phase of Struggle for Independence Class 8 Maharashtra Board

Imp Questions For All Chapters – History Class 8

Short Questions

1.What did the Government of India Act of 1935 propose?

• It proposed a federal structure where Indian provinces would be governed by Indian representatives.

2. When did the Quit India Movement begin?

• On 8 August 1942.

3. Where was the Quit India Resolution passed?

• At Gowalia Tank (Kranti Maidan) in Mumbai.

4.Who was the President of the 1942 Congress session?

• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

5.What slogan did Gandhiji give during the Quit India Movement?

• “Do or Die”.

6. Why did the Indian National Congress resign from the provincial government in 1939?

• Because the British involved India in World War II without consulting Indian leaders.

7. What was the Cripps Mission?

• A proposal in 1942 by the British to give dominion status to India after World War II.

8. Why did Congress reject the Cripps Mission?

• Because it did not promise complete independence.

9. Who led the underground movement during Quit India?

• Jayprakash Narayan, Aruna Asaf Ali, and Ram Manohar Lohia.

10. What was the Individual Satyagraha?

• A non-violent protest where individuals opposed British war policies.

11. Who was the first Individual Satyagrahi?

• Acharya Vinoba Bhave.

12. Who was Shirishkumar?

• A student martyr who died leading a Vande Mataram protest in Nandurbar.

13. What was the purpose of the Parallel Government?

• To oppose British rule by taking local control in some areas.

14. Who established the Indian National Army (INA)?

• Rash Behari Bose and later led by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

15. What was the slogan of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose?

• “Give me blood, and I will give you freedom!”

 Long Questions

1. Why did the Quit India Movement start?

• It started because the British refused to grant immediate independence after the Cripps Mission failed.

2. What was the role of Jayprakash Narayan in the underground movement?

• He led secret operations to disrupt British communication by cutting railways and blowing up bridges.

3. Why was the Parallel Government formed in Satara?

• Krantisinh Nana Patil established it to run local administration, collect taxes, and maintain law and order.

4. What was the role of Aruna Asaf Ali in the Quit India Movement?

• She led underground activities, hoisted the tricolor at Gowalia Tank, and supported freedom fighters.

5. Why did the British imprison leaders after the Quit India Movement?

• To suppress the movement and prevent further rebellion.

6. What was the contribution of the Indian National Army (INA)?

• The INA fought against British forces, captured Andaman-Nicobar Islands, and inspired patriotism.

7. How did the Naval Revolt of 1946 begin?

• Sailors on British warship Talwar in Mumbai revolted by hoisting the tricolor and protesting British rule.

8. Why was the Quit India Movement significant?

• It was a massive struggle that weakened British control and led to the end of British rule in India.