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 #11
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Who was the leader of the Santhal Rebellion of 1855–56?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Santhal rebellion against the oppressive zamindari system and British East India Company rule in Jharkhand/Bengal was led by two brothers, Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu.
The Santhal rebellion against the oppressive zamindari system and British East India Company rule in Jharkhand/Bengal was led by two brothers, Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu.
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Question #12
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The historic Revolt of 1857 officially commenced from which of the following military stations?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
While Mangal Pandey mutinied earlier at Barrackpore, the mutiny explicitly erupted as a large-scale rebellion on May 10, 1857, at the military station of Meerut.
While Mangal Pandey mutinied earlier at Barrackpore, the mutiny explicitly erupted as a large-scale rebellion on May 10, 1857, at the military station of Meerut.
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Question #13
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Who was the British Governor-General during the Revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Lord Canning served as the Governor-General of India during the rebellion of 1857, subsequently becoming India's first Viceroy under the 1858 Act.
Lord Canning served as the Governor-General of India during the rebellion of 1857, subsequently becoming India's first Viceroy under the 1858 Act.
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Question #14
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Who led the anti-British rebel forces in Lucknow during the 1857 uprising?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Begum Hazrat Mahal, wife of the deposed ruler Wajid Ali Shah, organized the rebellion and led the forces against the British at Lucknow.
Begum Hazrat Mahal, wife of the deposed ruler Wajid Ali Shah, organized the rebellion and led the forces against the British at Lucknow.
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Question #15
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Who among the following was the founder of the 'Satyashodhak Samaj' in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seekers' Society) in Pune in 1873 to challenge Brahmanical hegemony and champion the rights of lower castes and women.
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seekers' Society) in Pune in 1873 to challenge Brahmanical hegemony and champion the rights of lower castes and women.
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Question #16
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In which year was the Vernacular Press Act passed, severely curbing the freedom of Indian-language newspapers?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Vernacular Press Act was enacted by Viceroy Lord Lytton in 1878 to suppress critical local press reporting, particularly targeted at the Amrita Bazar Patrika.
The Vernacular Press Act was enacted by Viceroy Lord Lytton in 1878 to suppress critical local press reporting, particularly targeted at the Amrita Bazar Patrika.
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Question #17
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Who was the Viceroy of India when the Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Lord Dufferin served as the Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888, which is the exact period during which the Indian National Congress was formed.
Lord Dufferin served as the Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888, which is the exact period during which the Indian National Congress was formed.
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Question #18
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The first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was presided over by whom?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The inaugural session of the Indian National Congress was held at Bombay in December 1885 and was presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee (W.C. Bonnerjee).
The inaugural session of the Indian National Congress was held at Bombay in December 1885 and was presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee (W.C. Bonnerjee).
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Question #19
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Who propounded the 'Drain of Wealth' theory in his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the 'Grand Old Man of India', put forward the Drain of Wealth theory, arguing that Britain was systematically draining India's resources.
Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the 'Grand Old Man of India', put forward the Drain of Wealth theory, arguing that Britain was systematically draining India's resources.
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Question #20
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Which Viceroy of India was responsible for ordering the Partition of Bengal in 1905?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Lord Curzon issued the order for the partition of Bengal in July 1905, separating the Muslim-majority eastern areas from the Hindu-majority western areas, triggering the Swadeshi Movement.
Lord Curzon issued the order for the partition of Bengal in July 1905, separating the Muslim-majority eastern areas from the Hindu-majority western areas, triggering the Swadeshi Movement.
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