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Chapter 9 Last Phase of Struggle for Independence Solutions

Complete Maharashtra State Board Balbharati & Yuvakbharati textbook solutions for Chapter 9 Last Phase of Struggle for Independence. Step-by-step solved exercises, numerical problems, and digest answers.

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Maharashtra State Board Class 8 History Solutions Chapter 9 Last Phase of Struggle for Independence

Class 8 History Chapter 9 Last Phase of Struggle for Independence Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Rewrite the statements by choosing the appropriate options :
(Andaman and Nicobar, August Kranti, Vinoba Bhave, Sane Guruji, Indian National Congress)

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……………….. was the first satyagrahi of individual satyagraha.
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Vinoba Bhave
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The nation wide movement of 1942 is also called ………...
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August Kranti
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In November 1943, Japan conquered ………. islands and handed them over to Azad Hind Government.
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Andaman and Nicobar

2. Explain the following statements with reasons:

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In November 1939, provincial ministers of Indian National Congress gave their resignations.
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The Indian National Army had to lay down their arms.
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Under these circumstances, the soldiers of the Indian National Army had to lay down their arms.

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The Parallel Government became a source of inspiration to the people.
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1. During the Quit India Movement, parallel governments were established in many parts of India. 2. It rendered great service by doing work like :

3. Opposition to caste distinctions, etc. Due to this, the Parallel Government became a source of inspiration for the public.

3. Complete the following table.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
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Organisation

Founder

Forward Bloc

Subhash Chandra Bose

Indian Independence League

Rash Behari Bose

Toofan Sena

Krantiagrani G.D. alias Bapu Lad

4. Answer the following questions in brief:

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Why did the British Prime Minister send Sir Stafford Cripps to India?
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Therefore, the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill sent Sir Stafford Cripps to India in March 1942.

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What kind of reaction was seen during the spread of news of arrest of main leaders of the Indian National Congress?
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What appeal did Mahatma Gandhi make in the Quit India session of Indian National Congress?
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Gandhiji made the following appeal to the people of India during the Quit India session of Indian National Congress at Mumbai:

Do you Know?


Inspirational account of brave children:

Let us Know….:


Individual Satyagraha:

Project:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Prepare a timeline of the events of the struggle of Indian National Army.

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With the help of internet collect the pictures of Quit India Movement of 1942 and organise an exhibition on occasion of a national day.

Class 8 History Chapter 9 Last Phase of Struggle for Independence Additional Important Questions and

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1. Rewrite the statements by choosing the appropriate options :

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Provincial Ministers of …………… resigned in November, 1939.
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Indian National Congress
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Songs of ……………. inspiration during the movement.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Sane Guruji

Identify the wrong pair :

Organisation – Founder
1. Azad Dasta – Bhai Kotwal
2. Lai Sena – General Awari
3. Azad Radio – Aruna Asaf Ali
4. Azad Hind Government – Subhash Chandra Bose
Answer:
Wrong pair: Azad Radio
– Aruna Asaf Ali

Corrected pair: Azad Radio
– Usha Mehta.

Rewrite the statements by choosing the appropriate options :

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In 1937 elections, the Indian National Congress gained a majority in …………… provinces and came to power. (a) seven (b) two (c) eight (d) three
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(c) eight
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Parallel government was formed by …………… in Satara. (a) Krantisinh Nana Patil (b) N.G. Gore (c) Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj (d) S.M. Joshi
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Krantisinh Nana Patil
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Netaji founded the …………… in 1943 in Singapore. (a) Free India Centre (b) Azad Hind Sena (c) Parallel Government (d) Azad Hind Government
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) Azad Hind Government
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………… tried to destroy the railway along with his campaigners in Sindh. (a) Khudiram Bose (b) Ashfaqulla Khan (c) Hemu Kalani (d) Maganlal Bagdi
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Hemu Kalani
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…………… had formed the Azad Hind Sena with the help of Captain Mohan Singh. (a) Rash Behari Bose (b) Subash Chandra Bose (c) Anand Mohan Bose (d) S.M. Gore
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(a) Rash Behari Bose

Name the following:

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Viceroy who announced India’s involvement in Second World War.
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Lord Linlithgo
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
President of Mumbai session of Indian National Congress.
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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Leader who put forth Quit India Movement resolution at the Mumbai session of the Congress.
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The outburst of Navy and Air Force on this British warship.
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Talwar
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His songs inspired the National Movement.
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Rashtrasant Tukdcji Maharaj.

Answer the following in one sentence each:

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State the resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee in the Wardha session.
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The Congress Working Committee at its Wardha session passed the resolution that
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What was the warning given by the Congress Working Committee in the Wardha session?
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The Congress Working Committee had given the warning that if the demand for complete independence was not met, it would launch a non-violent movement for the freedom of India.
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Why did the British Government imprison Subhash Chandra Bose?
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The British Government imprisoned Subhash Chandra Bose because through his speeches he made appeal to the people of India to revolt against the British rule.
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What did the British Government realise after the Navy and Air Force revolted?
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After the revolt of Navy and Air Force, the British Government realised that their rule in India was about to end.

Do as Directed:

Complete the graphical presentation:

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Prepare a Timeline of the events of the struggle of Azad Hind Sena:

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Write short notes :

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Provincial Cabinets :
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Individual Satyagraha :
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Rash Behari Bose :
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National Army or Azad Hind Sena from the Indian prisoners of war captured by Japan.

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Revolt of Indian Navy and Air Force :
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Answer the following questions in brief:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What work did the Azad Radio Centre do during the 1942 underground movement?
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During the 1942 underground movement Vitthal Zaveri, Usha Mehta and her companions established a secret transmission centre, ‘Azad Radio’. The work done:

This gave inspiration to the agitators during the Quit India Movement.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Explain the significance of the Quit India Movement.
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1. On 8th August 1942, in the Mumbai session, the Indian National Congress gave the order of ‘Quit India’ to the British government. This was the beginning of a nationwide agitation. 2. To fulfill the objective of independence, lakhs of Indians sacrificed their lives in this movement. 3. The number of people who participated were so large that even all prisons in the country were not enough to contain them. 4. The movement shook the foundation of British rule in India.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
State the impact of the events from 1942 to 1946 on the British rule.
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Many important events took place between 1942 to 1946. The following effects were seen on the British rule :

Explain the following statements with reasons:

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The plan of federation mentioned in 1935 Act did not materialise.
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The Cripps proposal was rejected.
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Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the office of Congress President.
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1. Subhash Chandra Bose became the President of Indian National Congress twice. 2. He became the President of Congress when Second World War had commenced. He was of the opinion that as England was engaged in war, the Congress should intensify the agitation by taking advantage of this situation. 3. If needed, India should seek the help of the enemies of England. 4. Other senior leaders of the Congress did not agree with this view. As a result, Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the office of the Congress President.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The British government suspended the punishment of INA officers.
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So, they had to suspend the punishment given by the military tribunal.

Answer the following in detail:

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Write about the Session of Indian National Congress held in Mumbai in August 1942.
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Give detailed information about Underground Movement.
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Identify the given picture and write information about the work done by him.
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The given picture is of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
How do you find the contribution of Shirishkumar to be inspirational?
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