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 #2081
The Mandal Commission Report was implemented during the tenure of:
A. P.V. Narasimha Rao
B. Rajiv Gandhi
C. Indira Gandhi
D. V.P. Singh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It provided reservations for OBCs.
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Question #2082
The Babri Masjid demolition took place in:
A. 2002
B. 1984
C. 1990
D. 1992
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It led to communal riots.
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Question #2083
The Kargil War was fought in:
A. 1971
B. 1965
C. 1948
D. 1999
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was between India and Pakistan.
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Question #2084
The Right to Information Act was passed in:
A. 2010
B. 2005
C. 2000
D. 1991
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It promotes transparency in governance.
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Question #2085
The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was passed in:
A. 1995
B. 2010
C. 2000
D. 2005
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It guarantees 100 days of wage employment.
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Question #2086
The 'Aadhaar' project is associated with:
A. Rural development
B. Space research
C. Nuclear energy
D. Unique Identification
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It provides a 12-digit unique identity number.
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Question #2087
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect on:
A. 26 January 2017
B. 1 July 2017
C. 15 August 2017
D. 1 April 2017
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It replaced multiple indirect taxes.
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Question #2088
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was passed in:
A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2005
D. 2016
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It sparked nationwide protests.
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Question #2089
The abrogation of Article 370 occurred in:
A. January 2020
B. June 2019
C. August 2019
D. October 2019
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It changed the status of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Question #2090
The 'Make in India' campaign was launched to promote:
A. Manufacturing
B. Services
C. Tourism
D. Agriculture
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was initiated in 2014.
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Question #2091
The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on the birth anniversary of:
A. Sardar Patel
B. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Mahatma Gandhi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It focuses on cleanliness and sanitation.
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Question #2092
The Triple Talaq Act was passed in:
A. 2017
B. 2020
C. 2019
D. 2016
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It criminalized instant triple talaq.
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Question #2093
The 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative was announced during:
A. 1962 war
B. 1991 economic crisis
C. COVID-19 pandemic
D. 1975 emergency
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It aimed at self-reliance.
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Question #2094
The Farm Laws were repealed in:
A. 2021
B. 2020
C. 2022
D. 2019
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
After widespread farmers' protests.
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Question #2095
The 'Agnipath Scheme' is related to:
A. Education reforms
B. Agricultural schemes
C. Short-term military recruitment
D. Space programme
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was introduced for armed forces.
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Question #2096
The G20 Summit 2023 was hosted by:
A. China
B. Brazil
C. India
D. USA
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was held in New Delhi.
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Question #2097
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules were notified in:
A. 2021
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2024
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Related to CAA implementation.
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Question #2098
The Pokhran-I nuclear test was conducted in:
A. 1984
B. 1974
C. 1964
D. 1998
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was India's first nuclear explosion.
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Question #2099
The Simla Agreement was signed between:
A. Vajpayee and Musharraf
B. Nehru and Ayub Khan
C. Manmohan Singh and Musharraf
D. Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It followed the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
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Question #2100
The National Emergency due to external aggression was declared in:
A. All of the above
B. 1962
C. 1971
D. 1965
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India faced multiple external threats.
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