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 #2121
The Government of India Act 1935 provided for:
A. Dominion Status
B. Complete Independence
C. All India Federation
D. Separate Electorates only
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Though the federation never came into being.
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Question #2122
The Individual Satyagraha was launched by Gandhi in:
A. 1930
B. 1920
C. 1942
D. 1940
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Vinoba Bhave was the first satyagrahi.
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Question #2123
The Wavell Plan proposed the:
A. Simla Conference
B. Cripps Mission
C. Cabinet Mission
D. Mountbatten Plan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It aimed at reconstituting the Executive Council.
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Question #2124
The Direct Action Day led to riots in:
A. Calcutta
B. Lahore
C. All major cities
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was called by the Muslim League in 1946.
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Question #2125
The Mountbatten Plan was also known as:
A. 15 August Plan
B. 26 January Plan
C. 3 June Plan
D. 14 August Plan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It announced the partition of India.
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Question #2126
The Radcliffe Line demarcated the boundary between:
A. India and Nepal
B. India and China
C. Pakistan and Afghanistan
D. India and Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was drawn during partition.
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Question #2127
The integration of Hyderabad was through:
A. Operation Polo
B. Police Action
C. Both A and C
D. Operation Vijay
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was annexed in 1948.
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Question #2128
The first amendment to the Indian Constitution was related to:
A. Land reforms
B. Judiciary
C. Fundamental Rights
D. Emergency provisions
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was passed in 1951.
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Question #2129
The States Reorganisation Commission was headed by:
A. Nehru
B. S.K. Dhar
C. JVP Committee
D. Fazl Ali
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It recommended linguistic states.
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Question #2130
The Indo-China War took place in:
A. 1962
B. 1971
C. 1965
D. 1999
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It resulted in territorial losses for India.
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Question #2131
The Tashkent Declaration was signed in:
A. 1950
B. 1966
C. 1972
D. 1948
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
After the 1965 Indo-Pak War.
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Question #2132
The Bangladesh Liberation War was in:
A. 1947
B. 1999
C. 1971
D. 1965
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It led to the creation of Bangladesh.
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Question #2133
The 'Total Revolution' movement was led by:
A. Jayaprakash Narayan
B. Ram Manohar Lohia
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Mahatma Gandhi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It was against the Congress government in 1974-75.
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Question #2134
The Shah Commission inquired into:
A. Kargil War
B. Jallianwala Bagh
C. Partition riots
D. Emergency excesses
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was set up after the Emergency.
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Question #2135
The Operation Blue Star was ordered in:
A. 1987
B. 1975
C. 1984
D. 1992
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was against militants in Golden Temple.
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Question #2136
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred in:
A. 1991
B. 1986
C. 1984
D. 1975
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was a major industrial disaster.
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Question #2137
The economic reforms of 1991 were introduced by:
A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B. P.V. Narasimha Rao
C. Manmohan Singh
D. Both
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It opened up the Indian economy.
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Question #2138
The Pokhran-II tests were conducted under:
A. P.V. Narasimha Rao
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C. Rajiv Gandhi
D. Indira Gandhi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In May 1998.
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Question #2139
The Golden Quadrilateral project is related to:
A. Airports
B. Railways
C. National Highways
D. Ports
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
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Question #2140
The Right to Education Act was enacted in:
A. 2009
B. 2010
C. 2005
D. 1993
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It made education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14.
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