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Movements and Revolutions Quiz

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1. The Quit India Movement, also known as the Movement, began in . It was a major uprising against the rule in India.

2. This movement was started to oppose the British decision of partitioning . It meant Indian boycotting foreign goods and British products, burning imported clothes and focusing on production of Indian goods.

3. This movement was by Mahatma Gandhi during (1930-1934) against the laws imposed by the British Government in India related to . It marched from Ashram to Dandi and had 78 followers.

4. This movement was started in in response to Lal Bahadur Shastri’s call for greater food from non-existent fields. During this movement, India gained the slogan Jai Jawan Jai .

5. This revolution started by Dr. M. S. Swaminathan aimed at bringing about a change in agricultural practices in India by the adoption of modern methods and technology, such as high-yield variety seeds, and pump sets.

6. This revolution was started by Dr. Verghese Kurien to make India one of the highest producers of milk and products.

7. This revolution was primarily launched to increase the production of both small grains and small water bodies. It led to the emergence of aquaculture as an important agricultural activity. It also led to proper water management and prices in market for drinking and crop irrigation.