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 #281
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The Anushilan Samiti was a?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Anushilan Samiti was an early 20th-century revolutionary organization operating mainly in Bengal.
The Anushilan Samiti was an early 20th-century revolutionary organization operating mainly in Bengal.
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Question #282
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Which INC session saw the split between Moderates and Extremists?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The historic 'Surat Split' occurred in 1907 over ideological differences regarding the Swadeshi movement.
The historic 'Surat Split' occurred in 1907 over ideological differences regarding the Swadeshi movement.
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Question #283
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Who was the last Governor-General of independent India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Indian and last overall Governor-General until 1950.
C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Indian and last overall Governor-General until 1950.
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Question #284
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The August Offer was presented in which year?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Lord Linlithgow made the August Offer in 1940, proposing dominion status after WWII.
Lord Linlithgow made the August Offer in 1940, proposing dominion status after WWII.
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Question #285
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Who among the following was associated with the Kakori Train Robbery?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Ram Prasad Bismil, along with Ashfaqulla Khan and others of the HRA, executed the Kakori conspiracy in 1925.
Ram Prasad Bismil, along with Ashfaqulla Khan and others of the HRA, executed the Kakori conspiracy in 1925.
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Question #286
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The Theosophical Society's international headquarters was established at?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Annie Besant and others developed the society's headquarters at Adyar, near Madras.
Annie Besant and others developed the society's headquarters at Adyar, near Madras.
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Question #287
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Who was known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji was given this title for his pioneering role in Indian nationalism and economics.
Dadabhai Naoroji was given this title for his pioneering role in Indian nationalism and economics.
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Question #288
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Which commission was appointed to inquire into the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Hunter Commission (Disorders Inquiry Committee) was established in 1919 to investigate the tragedy.
The Hunter Commission (Disorders Inquiry Committee) was established in 1919 to investigate the tragedy.
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Question #289
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In which year did the direct action day occur?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Muslim League called for Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946, leading to massive communal riots.
The Muslim League called for Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946, leading to massive communal riots.
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Question #290
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Who among the following was NOT executed in the Bhagat Singh trial?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Chandrashekhar Azad shot himself to avoid capture; he was not executed by hanging.
Chandrashekhar Azad shot himself to avoid capture; he was not executed by hanging.
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Question #291
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The First Round Table Conference was held in London in?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The first RTC was held in November 1930 to discuss constitutional reforms based on the Simon report.
The first RTC was held in November 1930 to discuss constitutional reforms based on the Simon report.
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Question #292
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Who drafted the 'Objective Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution in December 1946, which later formed the Preamble.
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution in December 1946, which later formed the Preamble.
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Question #293
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The English East India Company obtained the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa in?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Treaty of Allahabad in 1765 granted the Diwani rights to the Company following the Battle of Buxar.
The Treaty of Allahabad in 1765 granted the Diwani rights to the Company following the Battle of Buxar.
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Question #294
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Who established the Tattwabodhini Sabha?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Debendranath Tagore established the Sabha in 1839 to promote a systematic study of India's past.
Debendranath Tagore established the Sabha in 1839 to promote a systematic study of India's past.
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Question #295
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The Home Rule Movement in India was inspired by a similar movement in?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Annie Besant modeled the Indian Home Rule League on the Irish Home Rule Movement.
Annie Besant modeled the Indian Home Rule League on the Irish Home Rule Movement.
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Question #296
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Which Indian state was annexed based on the allegation of 'misgovernance'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh in 1856 on grounds of internal misrule by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh in 1856 on grounds of internal misrule by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
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Question #297
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Who was the editor of the newspaper 'Kesari'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Tilak published Kesari in Marathi to awaken national consciousness against British rule.
Tilak published Kesari in Marathi to awaken national consciousness against British rule.
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Question #298
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The 'Mountbatten Plan' became the basis for?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The June 3 Plan of 1947 laid out the principles for the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
The June 3 Plan of 1947 laid out the principles for the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
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Question #299
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Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University (originally MAO College)?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 for modern Muslim education.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 for modern Muslim education.
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Question #300
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The 'Mahalwari System' of land revenue was introduced in?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Introduced by Holt Mackenzie, it was implemented mainly in the North-Western Provinces and Punjab.
Introduced by Holt Mackenzie, it was implemented mainly in the North-Western Provinces and Punjab.
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