Dive into the revolutionary Khaksar Movement led by Allama Mashriqi. These MCQs cover its ideology, structure, and impact on the independence struggle.
Khaksar Movement role in independence MCQs
Allama Mashriqi, whose real name was Inayatullah Khan, was a prominent figure associated with which political and social movement?
a) Pakistan Movement
b) Khilafat Movement
c) Khaksar Movement
d) Quit India Movement
Allama Mashriqi was born in which city of British India?
a) Lahore
b) Delhi
c) Sialkot
d) Peshawar
What was the primary goal of the Khaksar Movement led by Allama Mashriqi?
a) Advocating for the rights of farmers
b) Promoting non-violence and civil disobedience
c) Achieving the independence of India
d) Fighting against social and economic injustices
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement aimed to address the issues of:
a) Religious reform
b) Economic inequality and social justice
c) Political power and autonomy
d) Environmental conservation
Which slogan was commonly associated with the Khaksar Movement?
a) “Inquilab Zindabad”
b) “Jai Hind”
c) “Allahu Akbar”
d) “Khaksar Tehrik Zindabad”
Allama Mashriqi was a strong advocate for the rights of:
a) The British colonial government
b) The Indian National Congress
c) The peasants and laborers
d) The landed aristocracy
The Khaksar Movement organized public processions and parades. Participants in these events wore distinctive uniforms. What color were these uniforms?
a) White
b) Red
c) Black
d) Green
Allama Mashriqi’s philosophy in the Khaksar Movement was influenced by which prominent figure and his ideas?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Karl Marx
d) Ghazi Ilm-ud-Din Shaheed
In the Khaksar Movement, Allama Mashriqi emphasized the importance of self-help and self-reliance among:
a) The educated elite
b) The British colonial rulers
c) The impoverished masses
d) The religious clergy
Which event in 1938 had a significant impact on the Khaksar Movement, leading to violence and clashes with the colonial authorities?
a) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
b) Quit India Movement
c) The Chittagong Uprising
d) The Rawalpindi Conspiracy
Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksars organized a massive protest against the Quit India Movement in which city?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Calcutta
d) Delhi
What did the Khaksars call their leader, Allama Mashriqi?
a) Sardar
b) Quaid-e-Azam
c) Khaksar-e-Azam
d) Bapu
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement had a strong presence in which region of British India?
a) Punjab
b) Bengal
c) Bombay
d) Madras
In the Khaksar Movement, what was the primary symbol used to represent the organization and its message?
a) A spinning wheel
b) A khaki uniform
c) A green flag
d) A rose
What was the relationship between the Khaksar Movement and the Indian National Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi?
a) They were close allies and collaborated closely.
b) They had a friendly but distant relationship.
c) They were bitter rivals with opposing ideologies.
d) They had no interaction or connection.
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement opposed the British colonial government and its policies, particularly its:
a) Policies related to education
b) Trade and economic policies
c) Policies related to religious freedom
d) Administrative and political structure
The Khaksar Movement was known for its large and disciplined:
a) Political rallies
b) Literary gatherings
c) Peaceful protests
d) Armed militias
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement actively promoted the rights and welfare of which social group?
a) The wealthy elite
b) The landed aristocracy
c) The religious clergy
d) The working class and peasants
Allama Mashriqi believed that the solution to social and economic problems lay in:
a) Maintaining the status quo
b) Armed resistance against the colonial government
c) Religious reform
d) Economic and political empowerment of the masses
The Khaksar Movement is often associated with a specific slogan that reflects its core principles. What is that slogan?
a) “Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna Ab Hamare Dil Mein Hai”
b) “Inquilab Zindabad”
c) “Allahu Akbar”
d) “Khaksar Tehrik Zindabad”
Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksars were known for their strict adherence to which practice during their public events and gatherings?
a) Non-cooperation with the colonial government
b) Civil disobedience
c) Wearing distinctive uniforms
d) Fasting and prayer
What impact did the Khaksar Movement have on the political landscape of British India?
a) It played a crucial role in achieving India’s independence.
b) It had limited political influence and was largely apolitical.
c) It was absorbed by the Indian National Congress.
d) It supported British colonial rule.
The Khaksar Movement was critical of the colonial authorities’ policies and actions, particularly with regard to:
a) Agricultural subsidies
b) Land redistribution
c) Economic exploitation and social injustice
d) Promoting religious diversity
Allama Mashriqi was a prolific writer and author. He wrote extensively on various topics, including:
a) Poetry and literature
b) Science and technology
c) Political philosophy and social issues
d) History and archaeology
The British colonial authorities viewed the Khaksar Movement as a:
a) Potential ally in maintaining colonial control
b) Threat to their rule and social order
c) Advocate for British colonial policies
d) Peaceful and non-political organization
What was the central message of Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Movement regarding the economic rights of the poor and downtrodden?
a) Advocating for a capitalist economic system
b) Promoting socialism and class struggle
c) Emphasizing the redistribution of wealth and social justice
d) Ignoring economic issues and focusing on religious matters
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement was particularly active during which decade of the 20th century?
a) 1910s
b) 1920s
c) 1930s
d) 1940s
The Khaksar Movement organized mass rallies and public meetings to highlight the issues of the poor. What were these gatherings called?
a) Jalsas
b) Dharnas
c) Azad Marches
d) Fatah-e-Insaniyat Gatherings
In 1940, Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksars issued a historic declaration, emphasizing the need for:
a) Religious reform and interfaith harmony
b) Cooperation with the British colonial authorities
c) The eradication of poverty and economic exploitation
d) The continuation of colonial rule
What led to the arrest and imprisonment of Allama Mashriqi during his leadership of the Khaksar Movement?
a) His role in the Indian National Congress
b) Organizing mass protests against British authorities
c) Collaboration with the British colonial government
d) Leading a peaceful and non-political movement
What role did Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Movement play during the Quit India Movement of 1942?
a) They actively supported the Quit India Movement.
b) They remained neutral and did not participate.
c) They opposed the Quit India Movement and organized counter-protests.
d) They advocated for non-violence and civil disobedience.
Allama Mashriqi’s philosophy in the Khaksar Movement was influenced by the ideas of which prominent figure, who was known for his non-violent resistance?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Ghazi Ilm-ud-Din Shaheed
c) Karl Marx
d) Mahatma Gandhi
The Khaksar Movement promoted the concept of “Khushhal Zindagi” (prosperous life) for:
a) The wealthy and privileged
b) The colonial rulers
c) The common people, particularly the poor
d) Religious leaders
Allama Mashriqi’s vision for India included the elimination of:
a) Social and economic disparities
b) Religious diversity
c) Political opposition
d) British colonial rule
What was the significance of the green flag used by the Khaksar Movement?
a) It symbolized their commitment to non-violence.
b) It represented the British colonial government.
c) It signified unity and the message of the movement.
d) It had no particular significance.
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement was a precursor to the political and social movements that ultimately led to the creation of:
a) India
b) Bangladesh
c) Pakistan
d) Nepal
In 1947, Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksars witnessed the partition of British India. What role did they play during this historic event?
a) They supported the idea of a united India.
b) They actively participated in the independence movements of both India and Pakistan.
c) They were indifferent to the partition and its consequences.
d) They advocated for a separate homeland for Muslims.
What impact did the Khaksar Movement have on the social fabric of British India during the 1930s?
a) It fostered communal and religious divisions.
b) It promoted interfaith harmony and tolerance.
c) It was primarily concerned with economic issues.
d) It had no impact on the social fabric.
Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Movement advocated for the upliftment of which group in society?
a) The British colonial rulers
b) The wealthy elite
c) The working-class and peasants
d) The religious clergy
The Khaksar Movement was distinctive in its approach to promoting social justice, as it:
a) Advocated for the removal of British colonial rule
b) Focused on armed resistance and militancy
c) Used religious and nationalist symbols to convey its message
d) Emphasized non-violence and unity among different religious communities
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement was particularly active in the city of Lahore. What impact did it have on the local population?
a) It created divisions and conflicts within the population.
b) It led to increased communal violence.
c) It had a unifying and positive influence on the people.
d) It had no interaction with the local population.
The Khaksar Movement aimed to address economic and social injustices through:
a) Violent confrontations with the colonial authorities
b) Armed uprisings and rebellions
c) Peaceful protests and mass mobilization
d) Religious conversions
The Khaksar Movement’s commitment to economic and social justice was reflected in its focus on:
a) Redistributing land to the poor
b) Promoting foreign investment and trade
c) Cultural and artistic activities
d) Advocating for religious purity
Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Movement had significant ideological differences with which political leader and his party?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru and the Indian National Congress
b) Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League
c) Mahatma Gandhi and the Quit India Movement
d) Bhagat Singh and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
What impact did the Khaksar Movement have on the British colonial authorities’ perception of Allama Mashriqi?
a) They saw him as a loyal supporter of colonial rule.
b) They considered him a threat to their authority.
c) They regarded him as a religious scholar.
d) They had no knowledge of his activities.
Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Movement’s commitment to non-violence and interfaith harmony led to their active involvement in:
a) Promoting religious conflicts
b) Organizing violent uprisings
c) Peaceful and inclusive movements
d) Advocating for colonial rule
The Khaksar Movement emphasized the importance of self-reliance and self-help among which group of people?
a) The wealthy elite
b) The religious clergy
c) The British colonial rulers
d) The common people, particularly the poor
In the 1930s, the Khaksar Movement faced opposition from several quarters, including the colonial authorities and which political group?
a) The Indian National Congress
b) The Muslim League
c) The Communist Party of India
d) The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Allama Mashriqi’s philosophy in the Khaksar Movement was influenced by the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, particularly Gandhi’s principles of:
a) Socialism and class struggle
b) Non-violence and civil disobedience
c) Religious purity and orthodoxy
d) Military resistance against colonial rule
What was the primary goal of the Khaksar Movement, as envisioned by Allama Mashriqi?
a) The establishment of an independent Muslim state
b) The complete overthrow of the British colonial government
c) The promotion of religious orthodoxy and conservatism
d) The eradication of social and economic injustices
Allama Mashriqi was often referred to as “Taj-e-Khaksar.” What does this title mean?
a) Crown of the Khaksars
b) Leader of the British colonial government
c) King of the Indian National Congress
d) Spiritual leader of the Khilafat Movement
The Khaksar Movement’s message of social justice and unity extended to people of different religious backgrounds, including:
a) Hindus and Sikhs
b) Christians and Buddhists
c) Jews and Zoroastrians
d) British colonial officials
What was the reaction of the British colonial authorities to the Khaksar Movement’s growing influence and popularity in the 1930s?
a) They supported and endorsed the movement.
b) They initiated dialogue and negotiations with Allama Mashriqi.
c) They attempted to suppress and weaken the movement through force and arrests.
d) They ignored the movement and its activities.
The Khaksar Movement promoted economic justice and social equality through the dissemination of:
a) Propaganda and misinformation
b) Religious dogma and orthodoxy
c) Pamphlets, newspapers, and public speeches
d) Violent uprisings and armed conflict
What was the role of Allama Mashriqi in the Khaksar Movement’s activities and leadership?
a) He was a silent observer and did not play an active role.
b) He was the charismatic leader and driving force behind the movement.
c) He was a figurehead with no real influence.
d) He was primarily a spiritual leader and not involved in politics.
The Khaksar Movement’s commitment to non-violence was based on the belief that social and political change could be achieved through:
a) Violent revolutions and armed struggle
b) Dialogue and negotiations with the British colonial authorities
c) Prayer and religious rituals
d) Peaceful protests and mass mobilization
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement had a strong presence in the city of Lahore. What impact did this have on the city’s social and political environment?
a) It led to political instability and violence.
b) It encouraged communal divisions and conflicts.
c) It promoted social cohesion and unity.
d) It had no impact on the city’s environment.
The Khaksar Movement was distinctive in its approach to promoting social justice, as it:
a) Advocated for the continuation of British colonial rule
b) Focused on armed resistance and militancy
c) Used religious and nationalist symbols to convey its message
d) Emphasized non-violence and unity among different religious communities
Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksars organized public processions and parades. Participants in these events wore distinctive uniforms. What color were these uniforms?
a) White
b) Red
c) Black
d) Green
What impact did the Khaksar Movement have on the social fabric of British India during the 1930s?
a) It fostered communal and religious divisions.
b) It promoted interfaith harmony and tolerance.
c) It was primarily concerned with economic issues.
d) It had no impact on the social fabric.
Allama Mashriqi’s vision for India included the elimination of:
a) Social and economic disparities
b) Religious diversity
c) Political opposition
d) British colonial rule
In the 1930s, the Khaksar Movement faced opposition from several quarters, including the colonial authorities and which political group?
a) The Indian National Congress
b) The Muslim League
c) The Communist Party of India
d) The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Movement had significant ideological differences with which political leader and his party?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru and the Indian National Congress
b) Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League
c) Mahatma Gandhi and the Quit India Movement
d) Bhagat Singh and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
The British colonial authorities viewed the Khaksar Movement as a:
a) Potential ally in maintaining colonial control
b) Threat to their rule and social order
c) Advocate for British colonial policies
d) Peaceful and non-political organization
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement was particularly active during which decade of the 20th century?
a) 1910s
b) 1920s
c) 1930s
d) 1940s
The Khaksar Movement organized mass rallies and public meetings to highlight the issues of the poor. What were these gatherings called?
a) Jalsas
b) Dharnas
c) Azad Marches
d) Fatah-e-Insaniyat Gatherings
In 1940, Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksars issued a historic declaration, emphasizing the need for:
a) Religious reform and interfaith harmony
b) Cooperation with the British colonial authorities
c) The eradication of poverty and economic exploitation
d) The continuation of colonial rule
What role did Allama Mashriqi in the Khaksar Movement’s activities and leadership?
a) He was a silent observer and did not play an active role.
b) He was the charismatic leader and driving force behind the movement.
c) He was a figurehead with no real influence.
d) He was primarily a spiritual leader and not involved in politics.
The Khaksar Movement’s commitment to non-violence and interfaith harmony led to their active involvement in:
a) Promoting religious conflicts
b) Organizing violent uprisings
c) Peaceful and inclusive movements
d) Advocating for colonial rule
What was the primary goal of the Khaksar Movement, as envisioned by Allama Mashriqi?
a) The establishment of an independent Muslim state
b) The complete overthrow of the British colonial government
c) The promotion of religious orthodoxy and conservatism
d) The eradication of social and economic injustices
Allama Mashriqi was often referred to as “Taj-e-Khaksar.” What does this title mean?
a) Crown of the Khaksars
b) Leader of the British colonial government
c) King of the Indian National Congress
d) Spiritual leader of the Khilafat Movement
The Khaksar Movement’s message of social justice and unity extended to people of different religious backgrounds, including:
a) Hindus and Sikhs
b) Christians and Buddhists
c) Jews and Zoroastrians
d) British colonial officials
What was the reaction of the British colonial authorities to the Khaksar Movement’s growing influence and popularity in the 1930s?
a) They supported and endorsed the movement.
b) They initiated dialogue and negotiations with Allama Mashriqi.
c) They attempted to suppress and weaken the movement through force and arrests.
d) They ignored the movement and its activities.
The Khaksar Movement promoted economic justice and social equality through the dissemination of:
a) Propaganda and misinformation
b) Religious dogma and orthodoxy
c) Pamphlets, newspapers, and public speeches
d) Violent uprisings and armed conflict
What impact did the Khaksar Movement have on the social fabric of British India during the 1930s?
a) It fostered communal and religious divisions.
b) It promoted interfaith harmony and tolerance.
c) It was primarily concerned with economic issues.
d) It had no impact on the social fabric.
Allama Mashriqi’s vision for India included the elimination of:
a) Social and economic disparities
b) Religious diversity
c) Political opposition
d) British colonial rule
In the 1930s, the Khaksar Movement faced opposition from several quarters, including the colonial authorities and which political group?
a) The Indian National Congress
b) The Muslim League
c) The Communist Party of India
d) The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Movement had significant ideological differences with which political leader and his party?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru and the Indian National Congress
b) Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League
c) Mahatma Gandhi and the Quit India Movement
d) Bhagat Singh and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
The British colonial authorities viewed the Khaksar Movement as a:
a) Potential ally in maintaining colonial control
b) Threat to their rule and social order
c) Advocate for British colonial policies
d) Peaceful and non-political organization
Allama Mashriqi’s Khaksar Movement was particularly active during which decade of the 20th century?
a) 1910s
b) 1920s
c) 1930s
d) 1940s
