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 #2101
The 'Operation Meghdoot' was launched to capture:
A. Hyderabad
B. Kargil
C. Goa
D. Siachen Glacier
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was conducted in 1984.
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Question #2102
The 'Satyagraha' at Champaran was against:
A. Salt tax
B. Land revenue
C. Tinkathia system
D. Rowlatt Act
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It involved indigo plantation issues.
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Question #2103
The Hunter Commission was related to:
A. Education reforms
B. Revenue settlement
C. Jallianwala Bagh
D. Police reforms
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It inquired into the 1919 Punjab events.
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Question #2104
The 'Black Hole' tragedy occurred in:
A. Meerut
B. Delhi
C. Kanpur
D. Calcutta
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It happened in 1756 under Siraj ud-Daulah.
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Question #2105
Warren Hastings was the first:
A. Governor of Madras
B. Commander-in-Chief
C. Viceroy of India
D. Governor-General of Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
He assumed office in 1773.
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Question #2106
The Cornwallis Code is related to:
A. Judicial reforms
B. Revenue reforms
C. Military reforms
D. Educational reforms
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It separated revenue and judicial functions.
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Question #2107
The Macaulay's Minute dealt with:
A. Revenue settlement
B. English education
C. Military organization
D. Police system
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It promoted Western education in India.
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Question #2108
The Sati system was banned by:
A. Lord William Bentinck
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord Ripon
D. Lord Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Bengal Sati Regulation was passed in 1829.
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Question #2109
The Thuggee suppression was carried out by:
A. Lord Lytton
B. Lord William Bentinck
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
William Sleeman played a key role.
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Question #2110
The Ilbert Bill controversy occurred during:
A. Lord Dalhousie's tenure
B. Lord Lytton's tenure
C. Lord Ripon's tenure
D. Lord Curzon's tenure
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It highlighted racial discrimination.
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Question #2111
The Vernacular Press Act was repealed by:
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Lytton
C. Lord Ripon
D. Lord Canning
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ripon was known for liberal policies.
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Question #2112
The Age of Consent Act was passed in:
A. 1829
B. 1909
C. 1856
D. 1891
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It raised the age of marriage consent.
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Question #2113
The Lucknow Pact was in the year:
A. 1916
B. 1906
C. 1935
D. 1920
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was between Congress and Muslim League.
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Question #2114
The Montagu Declaration was made in:
A. 1909
B. 1935
C. 1919
D. 1917
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It promised gradual development of self-governing institutions.
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Question #2115
The Khilafat Movement was launched in:
A. 1920
B. 1922
C. 1919
D. 1916
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was in support of the Ottoman Caliphate.
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Question #2116
The Moplah Rebellion took place in:
A. Bihar
B. Punjab
C. Bengal
D. Malabar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It occurred in 1921.
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Question #2117
The Chauri Chaura incident happened in:
A. Gujarat
B. Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It led to the withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement.
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Question #2118
The Belgaum Congress Session was presided by:
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was the only session presided by Gandhi in 1924.
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Question #2119
The Bardoli Satyagraha was in the year:
A. 1918
B. 1928
C. 1922
D. 1930
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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Question #2120
The Karachi Session of Congress in 1931 passed a resolution on:
A. Fundamental Rights
B. Partition
C. Complete Independence
D. Non-Cooperation
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It outlined socio-economic programme.
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