Explanation

• The first major organized movement against British rule was the Swadeshi Movement.
• It started in 1905 after the Partition of Bengal.
• People boycotted British goods and promoted local products.

Additional information:

• Khilafat Movement – 1919–1924
• Non-Cooperation Movement – 1920–1922
• Quit India Movement – 1942

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Joined Muslim League: 1913 at the age of 37 years.
• Indian National Congress membership: 1906–1920
• Muslim League founded: 30 December 1906 (Dhaka).

Last verified on 03-06-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• Minto-Morley Reforms (1909) introduced the system of separate electorates.
• This allowed Muslims to vote for Muslim candidates separately.
• It was a major political development for Muslims in British India.
• Governor-General: Lord Minto
• Secretary of State: John Morley

Last verified on 02-06-2026

Explanation

• Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was a prominent Muslim leader, journalist, and freedom activist.
• He launched the English weekly “Comrade” from Calcutta in 1911.
• The newspaper promoted Muslim political awareness and rights.
• Later, he started the Urdu weekly “Hamdard” from Delhi in 1913.

Last verified on 02-06-2026