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 #241
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Who was known as the 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan led the Khudai Khidmatgar movement and was known as Frontier Gandhi.
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan led the Khudai Khidmatgar movement and was known as Frontier Gandhi.
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Question #242
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Which revolutionary threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1929?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw harmless bombs to protest against draconian bills.
Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw harmless bombs to protest against draconian bills.
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Question #243
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The Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and whom?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Poona Pact provided reserved seats for depressed classes within the general Hindu electorate.
The Poona Pact provided reserved seats for depressed classes within the general Hindu electorate.
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Question #244
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Who gave the slogan 'Do or Die'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Gandhi gave the 'Do or Die' call during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
Gandhi gave the 'Do or Die' call during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
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Question #245
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The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in which city?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The first INC session was held in Bombay in 1885 under the presidency of W.C. Bonnerjee.
The first INC session was held in Bombay in 1885 under the presidency of W.C. Bonnerjee.
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Question #246
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Who introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement to fix land revenue in Bengal.
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement to fix land revenue in Bengal.
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Question #247
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The Swaraj Party was formed by Motilal Nehru and whom?
Correct Answer: Option C
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C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party in 1923 to enter legislative councils.
C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party in 1923 to enter legislative councils.
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Question #248
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Who was the Viceroy of India during the Quit India Movement?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy when the Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942.
Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy when the Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942.
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Question #249
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Which European power was the last to arrive in India for trade?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The French East India Company, formed in 1664, was the last major European power to enter India.
The French East India Company, formed in 1664, was the last major European power to enter India.
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Question #250
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Who was the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 in memory of his guru.
Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 in memory of his guru.
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Question #251
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Which of the following was the immediate cause of the 1857 Revolt?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The greased cartridges of the Enfield rifles, rumored to contain beef and pork fat, sparked the revolt.
The greased cartridges of the Enfield rifles, rumored to contain beef and pork fat, sparked the revolt.
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Question #252
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Who led the Revolt of 1857 in Kanpur?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Nana Sahib, the adopted son of Baji Rao II, led the rebellion in Kanpur.
Nana Sahib, the adopted son of Baji Rao II, led the rebellion in Kanpur.
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Question #253
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The Vernacular Press Act was passed during the viceroyalty of:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lord Lytton passed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878 to silence the Indian language press.
Lord Lytton passed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878 to silence the Indian language press.
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Question #254
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Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Lord Ripon repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882, earning him popularity among Indians.
Lord Ripon repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882, earning him popularity among Indians.
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Question #255
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The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Lucknow Pact was a joint political agreement between the Congress and the Muslim League.
The Lucknow Pact was a joint political agreement between the Congress and the Muslim League.
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Question #256
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Who was the first Indian to pass the Indian Civil Service (ICS) exam?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Satyendranath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore's brother, was the first Indian to qualify for the ICS in 1863.
Satyendranath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore's brother, was the first Indian to qualify for the ICS in 1863.
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Question #257
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The Simon Commission visited India in which year?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Appointed in 1927, the Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928 to face widespread boycotts.
Appointed in 1927, the Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928 to face widespread boycotts.
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Question #258
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Which movement was launched alongside the Khilafat Movement?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Gandhi in alliance with the Khilafat leaders in 1920.
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Gandhi in alliance with the Khilafat leaders in 1920.
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Question #259
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Who founded the Forward Bloc in 1939?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc after resigning from the INC presidency.
Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc after resigning from the INC presidency.
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Question #260
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The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed in which year?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The pact was signed on March 5, 1931, leading to the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
The pact was signed on March 5, 1931, leading to the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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