Modern History of India MCQs

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Modern History of India MCQs

Practice Modern History of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the advent of Europeans, British rule in India, Governor-Generals and Viceroys, socio-religious reform movements, Revolt of 1857, Indian National Congress, freedom struggle, constitutional developments, important sessions, revolutionary movements, Gandhian era, partition of India and independence. These questions are designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #2001
The 'Two-Nation Theory' was propounded by:
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Allama Iqbal
C. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It formed the basis for the demand of Pakistan.
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Question #2002
The INC session at Tripuri was presided by:
A. Rajendra Prasad
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Maulana Azad
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bose's re-election led to conflicts with Gandhi.
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Question #2003
The 'Sepoy Mutiny' of 1857 is also called:
A. None
B. First War of Independence
C. Both
D. Great Rebellion
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It had multiple names depending on perspective.
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Question #2004
The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was given by:
A. Both
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
C. R.C. Dutt
D. Gandhi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It explained economic exploitation by the British.
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Question #2005
The 'Kesari' newspaper was published by:
A. Gandhi
B. Nehru
C. Bose
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was a Marathi weekly advocating extremism.
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Question #2006
The 'Moplah Rebellion' occurred in:
A. 1921
B. 1942
C. 1919
D. 1930
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was a peasant uprising in Kerala during Non-Cooperation.
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Question #2007
The 'Shuddhi Movement' was started by:
A. Ramakrishna Mission
B. Arya Samaj
C. Brahmo Samaj
D. Theosophical Society
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It aimed at reconversion to Hinduism.
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Question #2008
The 'Direct Action Day' was called by:
A. Muslim League
B. Communist Party
C. Congress
D. Hindu Mahasabha
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It led to communal riots in 1946.
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Question #2009
The 'Objective Resolution' was moved by:
A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Sardar Patel
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It outlined the philosophy of the Indian Constitution.
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Question #2010
The 'Prarthana Samaj' was founded in:
A. Bombay
B. Madras
C. Calcutta
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
By Atmaram Pandurang in 1867.
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Question #2011
The 'Indian Mirror' newspaper was associated with:
A. Muslim League
B. Brahmo Samaj
C. Congress
D. Arya Samaj
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was an English weekly promoting reforms.
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Question #2012
The 'Aitchison Commission' dealt with:
A. Education
B. Police reforms
C. Public Services
D. Judiciary
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It recommended increasing Indian representation in civil services.
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Question #2013
The 'Bharat Mata' painting is by:
A. Nandalal Bose
B. Abanindranath Tagore
C. M.F. Husain
D. Raja Ravi Varma
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It became a symbol during the Swadeshi Movement.
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Question #2014
The 'Nehru Report' was prepared in response to:
A. Mountbatten Plan
B. Cabinet Mission
C. Cripps Mission
D. Simon Commission
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It demanded dominion status.
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Question #2015
The 'Kheda Satyagraha' was in:
A. Bihar
B. Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Gandhi led it against revenue collection during famine.
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Question #2016
The 'Indian Association' was founded by:
A. Surendranath Banerjee
B. G.K. Gokhale
C. B.G. Tilak
D. Dadabhai Naoroji
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was a precursor to the Indian National Congress.
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Question #2017
The 'Partition of India' resulted in the creation of:
A. British India
B. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
C. India and Pakistan
D. Dominion of India only
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
On 15 August 1947, two independent dominions were created.
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Question #2018
The 'Satyagraha' philosophy was first applied in:
A. South Africa
B. Ahmedabad
C. Champaran
D. Kheda
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gandhi developed it during his struggle against racial discrimination.
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Question #2019
The 'Lucknow Session' of Muslim League in 1916 was presided by:
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Allama Iqbal
C. Aga Khan
D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It led to the Lucknow Pact with Congress.
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Question #2020
The 'Bengal Renaissance' is associated with:
A. Swadeshi
B. Partition movement
C. Quit India
D. 19th century reforms
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It included literary and social awakening.
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