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.
Question #201
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The partition of Bengal was announced in 1905 by which Viceroy of India?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon on 19 July 1905 and implemented on 16 October 1905, ostensibly for administrative efficiency but largely to divide the nationalist movement.
The partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon on 19 July 1905 and implemented on 16 October 1905, ostensibly for administrative efficiency but largely to divide the nationalist movement.
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Question #202
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In the context of the Indian freedom struggle, the 'Komagata Maru' incident is associated with:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Komagata Maru was a Japanese steamship that sailed from Hong Kong to Vancouver in 1914. Most of its Indian passengers were denied entry by Canada, fueling anti-British and revolutionary sentiments among Indians.
The Komagata Maru was a Japanese steamship that sailed from Hong Kong to Vancouver in 1914. Most of its Indian passengers were denied entry by Canada, fueling anti-British and revolutionary sentiments among Indians.
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Question #203
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The Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and who among the following?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Poona Pact was signed on 24 September 1932 between B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi to secure reserved seats for the Depressed Classes in the provincial legislatures within the general electorate.
The Poona Pact was signed on 24 September 1932 between B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi to secure reserved seats for the Depressed Classes in the provincial legislatures within the general electorate.
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Question #204
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The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in 1878 under the tenure of which Governor-General?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Lord Lytton enacted the Vernacular Press Act in 1878 to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language press, which was highly critical of British policies. It was later repealed by Lord Ripon.
Lord Lytton enacted the Vernacular Press Act in 1878 to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language press, which was highly critical of British policies. It was later repealed by Lord Ripon.
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Question #205
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Which of the following leaders was famously known as the 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and leader of the Khudai Khidmatgar (Red Shirts) movement in the North-West Frontier Province, was known as the 'Frontier Gandhi'.
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and leader of the Khudai Khidmatgar (Red Shirts) movement in the North-West Frontier Province, was known as the 'Frontier Gandhi'.
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Question #206
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Who established the 'Asiatic Society of Bengal' in 1784?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by Sir William Jones, a British lawyer and Orientalist, in January 1784 to encourage Oriental studies.
The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by Sir William Jones, a British lawyer and Orientalist, in January 1784 to encourage Oriental studies.
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Question #207
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The Ilbert Bill controversy during Lord Ripon's tenure was related to:
Correct Answer: Option D
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Introduced in 1883, the Ilbert Bill sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The severe European backlash forced an amendment to the bill.
Introduced in 1883, the Ilbert Bill sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The severe European backlash forced an amendment to the bill.
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Question #208
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Who among the following is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain and a key founder of the Indian National Congress, is revered as the 'Grand Old Man of India'.
Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain and a key founder of the Indian National Congress, is revered as the 'Grand Old Man of India'.
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Question #209
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The historic Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress in 1916 was presided over by:
Correct Answer: Option D
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Ambica Charan Mazumdar presided over the 1916 Lucknow Session, which is historically significant for the 'Lucknow Pact' between the Congress and the Muslim League, and the reunion of moderates and extremists.
Ambica Charan Mazumdar presided over the 1916 Lucknow Session, which is historically significant for the 'Lucknow Pact' between the Congress and the Muslim League, and the reunion of moderates and extremists.
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Question #210
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Which act introduced the system of 'Dyarchy' in the provinces?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Government of India Act, 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced Dyarchy in the provinces, dividing executive subjects into 'reserved' and 'transferred' categories.
The Government of India Act, 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced Dyarchy in the provinces, dividing executive subjects into 'reserved' and 'transferred' categories.
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Question #211
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The Swadeshi Movement was officially proclaimed in 1905 at a meeting held in:
Correct Answer: Option B
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On 7 August 1905, the Swadeshi Movement was formally proclaimed at a massive public meeting at the Calcutta Town Hall in protest against the partition of Bengal.
On 7 August 1905, the Swadeshi Movement was formally proclaimed at a massive public meeting at the Calcutta Town Hall in protest against the partition of Bengal.
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Question #212
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Who originally coined the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad'?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The phrase 'Inquilab Zindabad' (Long Live the Revolution) was coined by Urdu poet and freedom fighter Maulana Hasrat Mohani in 1921. It was later popularized by Bhagat Singh.
The phrase 'Inquilab Zindabad' (Long Live the Revolution) was coined by Urdu poet and freedom fighter Maulana Hasrat Mohani in 1921. It was later popularized by Bhagat Singh.
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Question #213
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The first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was attended by how many delegates?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The inaugural session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay in December 1885, presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee, and attended by 72 political delegates from across India.
The inaugural session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay in December 1885, presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee, and attended by 72 political delegates from across India.
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Question #214
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Under the Permanent Settlement of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis, what proportion of the collected land revenue were the Zamindars allowed to retain for their services?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Under the Permanent Settlement of 1793, the Zamindars had to remit 10/11ths of the collected land revenue to the East India Company, retaining 1/11th as their own share.
Under the Permanent Settlement of 1793, the Zamindars had to remit 10/11ths of the collected land revenue to the East India Company, retaining 1/11th as their own share.
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Question #215
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Which commission was appointed by the British government to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Disorders Inquiry Committee, universally known as the Hunter Commission, was established in late 1919 to investigate the events leading to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.
The Disorders Inquiry Committee, universally known as the Hunter Commission, was established in late 1919 to investigate the events leading to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.
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Question #216
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Mahatma Gandhi's first major Satyagraha movement in India was organized in:
Correct Answer: Option C
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Gandhi's first Satyagraha in India was the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917, organized in Bihar to support indigo cultivators against the oppressive tinkathia system.
Gandhi's first Satyagraha in India was the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917, organized in Bihar to support indigo cultivators against the oppressive tinkathia system.
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Question #217
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The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was systematically propounded by Dadabhai Naoroji in his book:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji systematically detailed the systematic economic exploitation of India by the British in his seminal 1901 work, 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.
Dadabhai Naoroji systematically detailed the systematic economic exploitation of India by the British in his seminal 1901 work, 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.
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Question #218
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The 'Cakravarti Rajagopalachari Formula' (C.R. Formula) of 1944 was formulated to:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The C.R. Formula was proposed by C. Rajagopalachari in 1944 as a compromise framework to resolve the deadlock between the Congress and the Muslim League over the issue of self-determination for Muslim-majority areas.
The C.R. Formula was proposed by C. Rajagopalachari in 1944 as a compromise framework to resolve the deadlock between the Congress and the Muslim League over the issue of self-determination for Muslim-majority areas.
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Question #219
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The famous 'Quit India' resolution was passed by the All India Congress Committee on:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The 'Quit India' resolution was passed at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay on 8 August 1942, launching the Quit India Movement demanding an end to British rule.
The 'Quit India' resolution was passed at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay on 8 August 1942, launching the Quit India Movement demanding an end to British rule.
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Question #220
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Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Annie Besant became the first woman President of the Indian National Congress when she presided over the Calcutta session in 1917. Sarojini Naidu was the first 'Indian' woman president (1925).
Annie Besant became the first woman President of the Indian National Congress when she presided over the Calcutta session in 1917. Sarojini Naidu was the first 'Indian' woman president (1925).
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