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 #2041
The 'Panchsheel Agreement' was signed with:
A. Pakistan
B. USA
C. China
D. UK
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
In 1954, outlining five principles of peaceful coexistence.
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Question #2042
The 'Non-Aligned Movement' was co-founded by:
A. Patel and Ambedkar
B. Bose and Azad
C. Gandhi and Jinnah
D. Nehru, Tito, Nasser
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India played a leading role in the movement.
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Question #2043
The 'Shimla Agreement' was signed in:
A. 1965
B. 1999
C. 1947
D. 1972
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Between India and Pakistan after the 1971 war.
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Question #2044
The 'Operation Blue Star' was in:
A. 1975
B. 1984
C. 1962
D. 1992
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was conducted at the Golden Temple.
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Question #2045
The 'Mandal Commission' recommended:
A. Economic criteria
B. Reservations for OBCs
C. SC/ST reservations
D. Women's reservation
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Implemented in the early 1990s.
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Question #2046
The 'Pokhran-II' nuclear tests were conducted in:
A. 1998
B. 1962
C. 1974
D. 1984
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It declared India as a nuclear weapons state.
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Question #2047
The 'Economic Liberalization' in India started in:
A. 1975
B. 1991
C. 1985
D. 2000
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Under P.V. Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh.
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Question #2048
The 'Goods and Services Tax' was implemented in:
A. 2017
B. 2000
C. 1991
D. 2014
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It unified the tax structure across India.
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Question #2049
The 'Article 370' was abrogated in:
A. 2019
B. 1947
C. 1950
D. 1975
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It ended the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Question #2050
The 'Make in India' initiative was launched in:
A. 1991
B. 2014
C. 2000
D. 2017
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
To promote manufacturing and investment.
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Question #2051
The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' was launched on:
A. 26 January 1950
B. 15 August 1947
C. 5 June 2015
D. 2 October 2014
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It aimed at cleanliness and sanitation.
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Question #2052
Pitt's India Act was passed in the year:
A. 1773
B. 1793
C. 1813
D. 1784
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It created a Board of Control to supervise the East India Company.
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Question #2053
The Charter Act of 1813 ended the monopoly of the East India Company in:
A. All trade
B. Trade with China
C. Trade with India
D. Tea trade
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It allowed free trade for British merchants except tea and China trade.
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Question #2054
Lord Dalhousie is associated with the introduction of:
A. Dual Government
B. Doctrine of Lapse
C. Permanent Settlement
D. Subsidiary Alliance
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was used to annex several Indian states.
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Question #2055
Rani Lakshmibai led the revolt of 1857 from:
A. Jhansi
B. Kanpur
C. Bihar
D. Lucknow
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
She fought bravely against the British forces.
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Question #2056
The Widow Remarriage Act was passed in:
A. 1861
B. 1890
C. 1856
D. 1829
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was enacted during the tenure of Lord Canning with efforts of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
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Question #2057
Jyotiba Phule founded which organization?
A. Brahmo Samaj
B. Prarthana Samaj
C. Ramakrishna Mission
D. Satyashodhak Samaj
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It worked for the upliftment of lower castes and women.
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Question #2058
Who was called the 'Lion of Punjab'?
A. Lala Lajpat Rai
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Bipin Chandra Pal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
He was a prominent extremist leader and freedom fighter.
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Question #2059
The Alipore Bomb Case is associated with:
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Chandra Shekhar Azad
D. Aurobindo Ghosh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It involved revolutionary activities in Bengal.
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Question #2060
The Ghadar Movement was launched from:
A. USA and Canada
B. England
C. Japan
D. Germany
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It aimed at armed rebellion against British rule.
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