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 #2021
The 'Indian Penal Code' was enacted in:
A. 1860
B. 1858
C. 1909
D. 1878
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was a major legal reform after 1857.
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Question #2022
The 'Aligarh Movement' was started by:
A. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B. Muhammad Iqbal
C. Maulana Azad
D. Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It promoted modern education among Muslims.
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Question #2023
The 'Akali Movement' was for:
A. Muslim education
B. Hindu reforms
C. Congress unity
D. Reform of Sikh Gurdwaras
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It led to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act of 1925.
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Question #2024
The 'C.R. Formula' was proposed by:
A. Sardar Patel
B. Maulana Azad
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was an attempt to resolve the deadlock between Congress and League.
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Question #2025
The 'Deshbandhu' title was given to:
A. C.R. Das
B. Tilak
C. Gandhi
D. Lajpat Rai
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Chittaranjan Das was a prominent leader.
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Question #2026
The 'Vaikom Satyagraha' was in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was against untouchability and temple entry restrictions.
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Question #2027
The 'India House' in London was associated with:
A. Muslim League
B. Congress moderates
C. Gandhian followers
D. Revolutionary activities
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It served as a hub for Indian nationalists abroad.
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Question #2028
The 'Sapru Committee' dealt with:
A. Constitutional reforms
B. Police
C. Revenue
D. Education
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It recommended constitutional changes in 1945.
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Question #2029
The 'National Anthem' Jana Gana Mana was written by:
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Bankim Chandra
D. Subramania Bharati
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was adopted as the national anthem.
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Question #2030
The 'Bombay Plan' was prepared by:
A. Congress leaders
B. Socialists
C. Industrialists
D. British officials
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It outlined post-independence economic development.
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Question #2031
The 'RIN Mutiny' inspired:
A. Mass upsurge against British
B. Constitutional negotiations
C. Partition demands
D. Peasant movements
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It showed the weakening of British control.
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Question #2032
The 'Delhi Pact' is another name for:
A. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
B. Poona Pact
C. Lucknow Pact
D. Nehru Report
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was signed in 1931.
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Question #2033
The 'Abhinav Bharat' society was founded by:
A. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
B. Aurobindo Ghosh
C. Bhagat Singh
D. Lala Lajpat Rai
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was a secret revolutionary organization.
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Question #2034
The 'Simon Go Back' slogan was raised against:
A. Mountbatten Plan
B. Cripps Mission
C. Cabinet Mission
D. Simon Commission
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Due to its all-British composition.
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Question #2035
The 'Independence Day' was first observed on:
A. 2 October 1869
B. 15 August 1947
C. 26 January 1950
D. 26 January 1930
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
As per the Purna Swaraj resolution.
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Question #2036
The 'Wardha Scheme' was related to:
A. Police administration
B. Judicial reforms
C. Revenue reforms
D. Basic Education
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was proposed by Gandhi for Nai Talim.
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Question #2037
The 'Khaksar Movement' was founded by:
A. Sir Syed
B. Muhammad Iqbal
C. Allama Mashriqi
D. Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was a paramilitary organization.
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Question #2038
The 'August Offer' rejected by Congress demanded:
A. Separate electorates
B. Immediate self-government
C. Partition
D. Dominion status after war
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Congress demanded complete independence.
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Question #2039
The 'Goa Liberation' movement succeeded in:
A. 1971
B. 1947
C. 1961
D. 1950
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Through Operation Vijay by the Indian Army.
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Question #2040
The 'States Reorganisation Act' was passed in:
A. 1956
B. 1935
C. 1960
D. 1947
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It reorganized states on linguistic basis.
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