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 #341
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Which Sikh Guru started the compilation of the Adi Granth?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Guru Arjan Dev compiled the Adi Granth in 1604 and installed it at Harmandir Sahib.
Guru Arjan Dev compiled the Adi Granth in 1604 and installed it at Harmandir Sahib.
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Question #342
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The Quit India Resolution was passed at which session of the INC?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session of the AICC on 8 August 1942.
The Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session of the AICC on 8 August 1942.
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Question #343
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The Ryotwari settlement was introduced by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Thomas Munro introduced the Ryotwari system in Madras Presidency around 1820, where revenue was settled directly with peasants.
Thomas Munro introduced the Ryotwari system in Madras Presidency around 1820, where revenue was settled directly with peasants.
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Question #344
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The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was used to annex which state?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Jhansi was annexed by Dalhousie in 1854 under the Doctrine of Lapse after the death of Raja Gangadhar Rao.
Jhansi was annexed by Dalhousie in 1854 under the Doctrine of Lapse after the death of Raja Gangadhar Rao.
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Question #345
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Who composed 'Vande Mataram'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote 'Vande Mataram' in his novel Anandamath (1882).
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote 'Vande Mataram' in his novel Anandamath (1882).
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Question #346
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The 'Komagata Maru' incident took place in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Komagata Maru incident occurred in 1914 when a ship carrying Indian immigrants was turned back from Canada.
The Komagata Maru incident occurred in 1914 when a ship carrying Indian immigrants was turned back from Canada.
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Question #347
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Which Governor-General established the Calcutta Madrassa?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Warren Hastings founded the Calcutta Madrassa in 1781 for the study of Muslim law.
Warren Hastings founded the Calcutta Madrassa in 1781 for the study of Muslim law.
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Question #348
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Who gave the call 'Do or Die'?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Mahatma Gandhi gave the 'Do or Die' call on 8 August 1942 during the Quit India Movement.
Mahatma Gandhi gave the 'Do or Die' call on 8 August 1942 during the Quit India Movement.
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Question #349
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The Partition of India was announced on:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Mountbatten Plan, announcing the partition, was released on 3 June 1947.
The Mountbatten Plan, announcing the partition, was released on 3 June 1947.
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Question #350
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The 'Arya Samaj' was founded by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875, promoting Vedic ideals.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875, promoting Vedic ideals.
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Question #351
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The Simon Commission arrived in India in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Simon Commission arrived in India on 3 February 1928, and was boycotted with the slogan 'Simon Go Back'.
The Simon Commission arrived in India on 3 February 1928, and was boycotted with the slogan 'Simon Go Back'.
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Question #352
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Which act introduced the system of Dyarchy in provinces?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced Dyarchy in provinces.
The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced Dyarchy in provinces.
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Question #353
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Who was the first Satyagrahi of the Individual Satyagraha Movement?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Vinoba Bhave was the first Individual Satyagrahi in 1940, chosen by Gandhi.
Vinoba Bhave was the first Individual Satyagrahi in 1940, chosen by Gandhi.
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Question #354
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The 'Dandi March' started from which place?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Salt March, led by Gandhi, began on 12 March 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi.
The Salt March, led by Gandhi, began on 12 March 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi.
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Question #355
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Which Mughal emperor was famously known as 'Zinda Pir'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Aurangzeb was called 'Zinda Pir' (living saint) due to his austere and pious lifestyle.
Aurangzeb was called 'Zinda Pir' (living saint) due to his austere and pious lifestyle.
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Question #356
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The 'Moplah Rebellion' (1921) took place in which region?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Moplah Rebellion occurred among the Muslim tenants of Malabar, Kerala, against landlords and British authorities.
The Moplah Rebellion occurred among the Muslim tenants of Malabar, Kerala, against landlords and British authorities.
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Question #357
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Who was the President of the Lahore Session of INC (1929)?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Lahore Session in December 1929, where Purna Swaraj was declared.
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Lahore Session in December 1929, where Purna Swaraj was declared.
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Question #358
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The 'Treaty of Srirangapatnam' ended which war?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Treaty of Srirangapatnam (1792) ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War between Tipu Sultan and the British.
The Treaty of Srirangapatnam (1792) ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War between Tipu Sultan and the British.
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Question #359
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Who founded the 'Fort William College' in Calcutta?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Lord Wellesley established Fort William College in 1801 to train civil servants in Indian languages.
Lord Wellesley established Fort William College in 1801 to train civil servants in Indian languages.
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Question #360
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The 'Hunter Commission' (1882) was related to:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Hunter Commission of 1882 reviewed the progress of education in India since the Wood's Despatch of 1854.
The Hunter Commission of 1882 reviewed the progress of education in India since the Wood's Despatch of 1854.
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