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 #421
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The 'First Anglo-Burmese War' was fought during the reign of:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826) took place during Lord Amherst's governor-generalship.
The First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826) took place during Lord Amherst's governor-generalship.
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Question #422
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Who was the President of the 'All India States Peoples' Conference' in 1939?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Jawaharlal Nehru was elected President of the All India States Peoples' Conference in 1939, advocating for responsible government in princely states.
Jawaharlal Nehru was elected President of the All India States Peoples' Conference in 1939, advocating for responsible government in princely states.
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Question #423
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The 'Pondicherry' territory was captured by India from the French in:
Correct Answer: Option C
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Pondicherry was de facto transferred to India in 1954, though de jure in 1962.
Pondicherry was de facto transferred to India in 1954, though de jure in 1962.
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Question #424
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The 'Madras Mahajana Sabha' was founded by:
Correct Answer: Option D
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G. Subramania Iyer and M. Veeraraghavachariar founded the Madras Mahajana Sabha in 1884.
G. Subramania Iyer and M. Veeraraghavachariar founded the Madras Mahajana Sabha in 1884.
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Question #425
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Who among the following was NOT a member of the Interim Government of 1946?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah did not join the Interim Government; the Muslim League was represented by Liaquat Ali Khan and others.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah did not join the Interim Government; the Muslim League was represented by Liaquat Ali Khan and others.
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Question #426
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The 'Bombay Plan' of 1944 was related to:
Correct Answer: Option C
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The Bombay Plan was a blueprint for India's post-independence economic development, drafted by leading industrialists.
The Bombay Plan was a blueprint for India's post-independence economic development, drafted by leading industrialists.
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Question #427
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The 'Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar' is best known for:
Correct Answer: Option B
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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a social reformer who campaigned tirelessly for widow remarriage, leading to the Act of 1856.
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a social reformer who campaigned tirelessly for widow remarriage, leading to the Act of 1856.
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Question #428
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The 'Chandernagore' was a colony of which European power?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Chandernagore (Chandannagar) in Bengal was a French settlement until its merger with India in 1950.
Chandernagore (Chandannagar) in Bengal was a French settlement until its merger with India in 1950.
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Question #429
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Who said 'The Light has gone out of our lives'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru uttered these words in his broadcast to the nation upon Mahatma Gandhi's death on 30 January 1948.
Jawaharlal Nehru uttered these words in his broadcast to the nation upon Mahatma Gandhi's death on 30 January 1948.
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Question #430
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The 'Ghadr' newspaper was published in:
Correct Answer: Option C
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The Ghadar newspaper was published in Urdu and Punjabi, with some editions in other languages.
The Ghadar newspaper was published in Urdu and Punjabi, with some editions in other languages.
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Question #431
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Who was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the UN General Assembly?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first woman and first Indian to be elected President of the UN General Assembly in 1953.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first woman and first Indian to be elected President of the UN General Assembly in 1953.
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Question #432
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The 'States Reorganisation Commission' (1953) was chaired by:
Correct Answer: Option C
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The States Reorganisation Commission was formed in 1953 under Justice Fazal Ali, which led to the 1956 Act.
The States Reorganisation Commission was formed in 1953 under Justice Fazal Ali, which led to the 1956 Act.
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Question #433
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The 'All India Trade Union Congress' (AITUC) was founded in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
AITUC was founded in 1920 with Lala Lajpat Rai as its first president.
AITUC was founded in 1920 with Lala Lajpat Rai as its first president.
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Question #434
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The 'Treaty of Mangalore' was signed between Tipu Sultan and the:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Treaty of Mangalore (1784) ended the Second Anglo-Mysore War between Tipu Sultan and the British.
The Treaty of Mangalore (1784) ended the Second Anglo-Mysore War between Tipu Sultan and the British.
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Question #435
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Who introduced the 'Subsidiary Alliance' system?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Lord Wellesley (1798-1805) introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system to bring Indian states under British control.
Lord Wellesley (1798-1805) introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system to bring Indian states under British control.
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Question #436
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The 'First Factory Act' in India was passed in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The first Factory Act was passed in 1881 during Lord Ripon's tenure, mainly to improve working conditions for children.
The first Factory Act was passed in 1881 during Lord Ripon's tenure, mainly to improve working conditions for children.
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Question #437
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The 'Communal Award' was announced by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award in 1932, granting separate electorates to depressed classes.
British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award in 1932, granting separate electorates to depressed classes.
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Question #438
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Who established the 'Aligarh Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the MAO College in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the MAO College in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University.
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Question #439
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The 'Indian Evidence Act' of 1872 was drafted by:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, a legal member of the Viceroy's council, drafted the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.
Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, a legal member of the Viceroy's council, drafted the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.
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Question #440
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The 'Vijayaraghavachari' trial is associated with:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Though often confused, the case involving C. Vijayaraghavachariar was the Tinnevelly/1908 sedition case; Muzaffarpur bombing involved Khudiram Bose.
Though often confused, the case involving C. Vijayaraghavachariar was the Tinnevelly/1908 sedition case; Muzaffarpur bombing involved Khudiram Bose.
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