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Match List-I wish List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (Act/ Event)

List-II (Year)

A. Rowlatt Act

1922

B. Salt March

1931

C. Chauri Chaura Incident

1930

D. Second Round Table Conference

1919

This question was previously asked in
CDS I 2017 General Knowledge Previous Year Paper (05-Feb-2017)
The correct answer is

A – 4, B – 3, C – 1, D – 2

Understanding Indian History Events and Years

This question asks us to match significant events and acts from Indian history with the years they occurred. Knowing the timeline of these events is crucial for understanding the Indian freedom struggle.

Let's look at each item in List-I and find its correct year from List-II based on historical facts.

Here are the events and their commonly associated years:

  • Rowlatt Act: This act was passed in 1919. It allowed the British government to imprison any person without trial and conviction. This led to widespread protests.
  • Salt March: Also known as the Dandi March, led by Mahatma Gandhi. It began in March 1930.
  • Chauri Chaura Incident: This was a violent incident that took place in Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur district, United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) on 4 February 1922. Following this incident, Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement.
  • Second Round Table Conference: This conference was held in London from September to December 1931. Mahatma Gandhi attended this conference as the representative of the Indian National Congress.

Now let's match the items from List-I with the years from List-II based on this information:

  • A. Rowlatt Act → 1919
  • B. Salt March → 1930
  • C. Chauri Chaura Incident → 1922
  • D. Second Round Table Conference → 1931

Let's represent this matching in a table format:

List-I (Act/ Event) List-II (Year) Matching
A. Rowlatt Act 1919 A – 1919
B. Salt March 1930 B – 1930
C. Chauri Chaura Incident 1922 C – 1922
D. Second Round Table Conference 1931 D – 1931

Mapping these years to the options provided in List-II (1922, 1931, 1930, 1919), we get:

  • A. Rowlatt Act → 1919 (which is item 4 in List-II)
  • B. Salt March → 1930 (which is item 3 in List-II)
  • C. Chauri Chaura Incident → 1922 (which is item 1 in List-II)
  • D. Second Round Table Conference → 1931 (which is item 2 in List-II)

Therefore, the correct matching is A – 4, B – 3, C – 1, D – 2.

Revision Table: Key Events in Indian History

Event/Act Year Significance
Rowlatt Act 1919 Empowered British to arrest without trial; sparked nationwide protests and Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Salt March (Dandi March) 1930 Part of Civil Disobedience Movement; Gandhi's protest against British salt monopoly.
Chauri Chaura Incident 1922 Violence led Gandhi to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Second Round Table Conference 1931 Gandhi attended representing INC; discussions on India's constitutional future.

Additional Information on Indian Freedom Struggle Dates

Understanding the sequence of events is key to studying the Indian freedom struggle. These dates are not just numbers but mark significant turning points in India's path to independence.

  • The Rowlatt Act of 1919 intensified the nationalist movement and led to tragic events like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre later that year.
  • The Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 highlighted the challenges of maintaining non-violent protest and led to a temporary halt in mass movements.
  • The Salt March in 1930 was a massive act of civil disobedience that galvanized the nation and drew international attention.
  • The Round Table Conferences (1930-1932) were attempts by the British government to discuss constitutional reforms with Indian leaders, though they had limited success.

Memorizing these specific years alongside the events helps build a strong chronological understanding of modern Indian history.

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