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 #301
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Who was the British Prime Minister during India's independence?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Clement Attlee of the Labour Party was the PM who oversaw the transfer of power in 1947.
Clement Attlee of the Labour Party was the PM who oversaw the transfer of power in 1947.
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Question #302
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Which of the following acts created the office of the Secretary of State for India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Act of 1858 transferred power to the Crown and created the post of Secretary of State for India.
The Act of 1858 transferred power to the Crown and created the post of Secretary of State for India.
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Question #303
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Who founded the Paramahansa Mandali in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Dadoba Pandurang and Mehtaji Durgaram founded it in 1849 as a secret society targeting caste rules.
Dadoba Pandurang and Mehtaji Durgaram founded it in 1849 as a secret society targeting caste rules.
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Question #304
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The Third Anglo-Maratha War concluded with the treaty of?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Various treaties ended the war, including Mandsaur with Holkar, effectively ending the Maratha Confederacy.
Various treaties ended the war, including Mandsaur with Holkar, effectively ending the Maratha Confederacy.
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Question #305
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Which leader was heavily injured and later died during protests against the Simon Commission?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai succumbed to injuries from a police lathi charge during a protest in Lahore.
Lala Lajpat Rai succumbed to injuries from a police lathi charge during a protest in Lahore.
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Question #306
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Who formed the Naujawan Bharat Sabha?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Bhagat Singh founded this leftist youth organization in 1926 to encourage revolution among the youth.
Bhagat Singh founded this leftist youth organization in 1926 to encourage revolution among the youth.
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Question #307
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The British captured Sindh in which year?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sir Charles Napier led the British forces to conquer Sindh in 1843.
Sir Charles Napier led the British forces to conquer Sindh in 1843.
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Question #308
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Which Indian personality represented India in all three Round Table Conferences?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Tej Bahadur Sapru attended all three conferences in London.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Tej Bahadur Sapru attended all three conferences in London.
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Question #309
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The famous 'Purna Swaraj' resolution was passed on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The resolution was adopted at the 1929 Lahore session on the banks of the Ravi River.
The resolution was adopted at the 1929 Lahore session on the banks of the Ravi River.
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Question #310
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Who was the founder of the 'Khalsa'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, established the Khalsa military brotherhood in 1699.
Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, established the Khalsa military brotherhood in 1699.
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Question #311
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The First Carnatic War was an extension of which European conflict?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The First Carnatic War (1746-48) was the Indian theatre of the War of Austrian Succession.
The First Carnatic War (1746-48) was the Indian theatre of the War of Austrian Succession.
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Question #312
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Who among the following was the founder of the 'Mitra Mela'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
V. D. Savarkar and his brother started Mitra Mela in 1899, which later merged into Abhinav Bharat.
V. D. Savarkar and his brother started Mitra Mela in 1899, which later merged into Abhinav Bharat.
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Question #313
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The historic 'Chittagong Armoury Raid' was led by?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Masterda Surya Sen led a group of revolutionaries to raid the police armory in Chittagong in 1930.
Masterda Surya Sen led a group of revolutionaries to raid the police armory in Chittagong in 1930.
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Question #314
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Which Act separated Burma from India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1935 formally separated Burma from the British Indian Empire.
The Government of India Act 1935 formally separated Burma from the British Indian Empire.
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Question #315
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Who gave the title of 'Mahatma' to Gandhi?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Rabindranath Tagore bestowed the title 'Mahatma' on Gandhi in 1915 for his work in South Africa.
Rabindranath Tagore bestowed the title 'Mahatma' on Gandhi in 1915 for his work in South Africa.
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Question #316
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The Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) was led by?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the massive tribal revolt against zamindars and the British.
The brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the massive tribal revolt against zamindars and the British.
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Question #317
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Who drafted the fundamental rights resolution at the Karachi Session of INC in 1931?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru drafted the resolution on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Policy.
Jawaharlal Nehru drafted the resolution on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Policy.
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Question #318
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The first Indian factory act was passed in which year?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Lord Ripon introduced the First Factory Act in 1881 to improve labor conditions, particularly for children.
Lord Ripon introduced the First Factory Act in 1881 to improve labor conditions, particularly for children.
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Question #319
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Who was the architect of the communal award in 1932?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
British PM Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award granting separate electorates to minorities.
British PM Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award granting separate electorates to minorities.
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Question #320
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The battle of Wandiwash in 1760 ended the political power of which nation in India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The British defeat of the French at Wandiwash decisively ended French imperial ambitions in India.
The British defeat of the French at Wandiwash decisively ended French imperial ambitions in India.
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