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 #381
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The 'Indian Councils Act 1892' is known for introducing the principle of:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act 1892 introduced the principle of elections, though indirect, for legislative councils.
The Indian Councils Act 1892 introduced the principle of elections, though indirect, for legislative councils.
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Question #382
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Who was known as the 'Father of Indian Unrest'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Valentine Chirol described Bal Gangadhar Tilak as the 'Father of Indian Unrest'.
Valentine Chirol described Bal Gangadhar Tilak as the 'Father of Indian Unrest'.
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Question #383
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The 'Swadeshi Movement' was launched after:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Swadeshi Movement started in 1905 as a reaction to the Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon.
The Swadeshi Movement started in 1905 as a reaction to the Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon.
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Question #384
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The 'Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms' were introduced in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms led to the Government of India Act 1919.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms led to the Government of India Act 1919.
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Question #385
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Who founded the 'Servants of India Society'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 for social service.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 for social service.
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Question #386
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The 'Champaran Satyagraha' (1917) was related to:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Champaran Satyagraha was against the tinkathia system, where peasants were forced to grow indigo on 3/20 of their land.
Champaran Satyagraha was against the tinkathia system, where peasants were forced to grow indigo on 3/20 of their land.
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Question #387
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Who was the first Indian to be appointed as a judge of the Federal Court of India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sir S. Varadachariar was the first Indian appointed as a judge of the Federal Court of India in 1939.
Sir S. Varadachariar was the first Indian appointed as a judge of the Federal Court of India in 1939.
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Question #388
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The 'August Offer' was made by the British in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The August Offer was made by Viceroy Linlithgow on 8 August 1940, offering dominion status after the war.
The August Offer was made by Viceroy Linlithgow on 8 August 1940, offering dominion status after the war.
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Question #389
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Who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the temporary Chairman, and later Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President.
Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the temporary Chairman, and later Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President.
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Question #390
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The 'Second Round Table Conference' was held in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Second Round Table Conference was held in London from September to December 1931; Gandhi attended as the sole INC representative.
The Second Round Table Conference was held in London from September to December 1931; Gandhi attended as the sole INC representative.
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Question #391
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The 'Moplah Rebellion' also had elements of:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 was primarily a peasant uprising against landlords, but it took communal overtones.
The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 was primarily a peasant uprising against landlords, but it took communal overtones.
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Question #392
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Who said 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak famously declared 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' in 1916.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak famously declared 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' in 1916.
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Question #393
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The 'First Anglo-Sikh War' ended with which treaty?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-46) ended with the Treaty of Lahore, reducing Sikh territory and installing a British resident.
The First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-46) ended with the Treaty of Lahore, reducing Sikh territory and installing a British resident.
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Question #394
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The 'Butler Committee' (1927) was related to:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Butler Committee was formed to examine relations between the British Crown and the Indian princely states.
The Butler Committee was formed to examine relations between the British Crown and the Indian princely states.
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Question #395
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Who was the author of 'Gulamgiri'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Jyotirao Phule wrote 'Gulamgiri' (Slavery) in 1873, dedicating it to the American abolitionists.
Jyotirao Phule wrote 'Gulamgiri' (Slavery) in 1873, dedicating it to the American abolitionists.
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Question #396
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The 'Forward Bloc' was formed by:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Subhas Chandra Bose formed the Forward Bloc in 1939 after resigning from the Congress presidency.
Subhas Chandra Bose formed the Forward Bloc in 1939 after resigning from the Congress presidency.
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Question #397
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The 'Statutory Commission' under John Simon was boycotted because:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Simon Commission (1928) was boycotted as it consisted of seven white members with no Indian representation.
The Simon Commission (1928) was boycotted as it consisted of seven white members with no Indian representation.
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Question #398
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Who was the first Nawab of Bengal?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Murshid Quli Khan became the first Nawab of Bengal in 1717, transferring the capital to Murshidabad.
Murshid Quli Khan became the first Nawab of Bengal in 1717, transferring the capital to Murshidabad.
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Question #399
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The 'Eka Movement' (1921) was a peasant movement in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Eka Movement took place in the Hardoi, Bahraich, and Sitapur districts of United Provinces (now UP).
The Eka Movement took place in the Hardoi, Bahraich, and Sitapur districts of United Provinces (now UP).
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Question #400
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Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the Governor of a province?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Lord Satyendra Prasanna Sinha became the first Indian Governor of a province (Bihar and Orissa) in 1920.
Lord Satyendra Prasanna Sinha became the first Indian Governor of a province (Bihar and Orissa) in 1920.
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