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 #441
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Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the 'Advocate-General' of Bombay?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sir Pherozeshah Mehta became the first Indian Advocate-General of Bombay in 1899.
Sir Pherozeshah Mehta became the first Indian Advocate-General of Bombay in 1899.
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Question #442
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The 'Poona Pact' of 1932 was signed between:
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Poona Pact was signed between Gandhi and Ambedkar in 1932, agreeing on reserved seats for depressed classes.
The Poona Pact was signed between Gandhi and Ambedkar in 1932, agreeing on reserved seats for depressed classes.
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Question #443
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The 'Vaikom Satyagraha' was related to:
Correct Answer: Option A
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Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) in Kerala was a movement to allow lower castes to use roads near temples.
Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) in Kerala was a movement to allow lower castes to use roads near temples.
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Question #444
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Who was the founder of the 'Indian National Social Conference'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Mahadev Govind Ranade founded the Indian National Social Conference in 1887 to work on social reforms.
Mahadev Govind Ranade founded the Indian National Social Conference in 1887 to work on social reforms.
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Question #445
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The 'Faraizi Movement' was started by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Haji Shariatullah founded the Faraizi Movement in Bengal in the early 19th century to purify Islam.
Haji Shariatullah founded the Faraizi Movement in Bengal in the early 19th century to purify Islam.
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Question #446
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The 'Ilbert Bill' controversy was a result of racial discrimination between:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Ilbert Bill sought to allow Indian judges to try European offenders, leading to protests by European residents.
The Ilbert Bill sought to allow Indian judges to try European offenders, leading to protests by European residents.
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Question #447
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The 'Harijan Sevak Sangh' was founded by:
Correct Answer: Option A
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Gandhi founded the Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932 to work for the upliftment of Harijans.
Gandhi founded the Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932 to work for the upliftment of Harijans.
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Question #448
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The 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha' was established by:
Correct Answer: Option A
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M. G. Ranade along with G. V. Joshi founded the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha in 1870 to represent people's grievances.
M. G. Ranade along with G. V. Joshi founded the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha in 1870 to represent people's grievances.
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Question #449
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The 'Lady Willingdon' College is in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Lady Willingdon College (now known as Queen Mary's College) was established in Chennai (Madras).
Lady Willingdon College (now known as Queen Mary's College) was established in Chennai (Madras).
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Question #450
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The 'Rampa Rebellion' (1922-24) was led by:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion in the Godavari agency area of Madras Presidency.
Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion in the Godavari agency area of Madras Presidency.
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Question #451
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The 'Communist Party of India' was founded in:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Communist Party of India was founded in Kanpur in 1925, though Marxist groups existed earlier.
The Communist Party of India was founded in Kanpur in 1925, though Marxist groups existed earlier.
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Question #452
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Who was the President of the 'Indian National Congress' at the time of Independence?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani was the Congress President during the transfer of power in 1947.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani was the Congress President during the transfer of power in 1947.
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Question #453
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The 'Kuka Movement' was a religious uprising in:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Kuka Movement (Namdhari movement) was started in Punjab by Satguru Ram Singh in 1857 against British rule.
The Kuka Movement (Namdhari movement) was started in Punjab by Satguru Ram Singh in 1857 against British rule.
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Question #454
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The 'McMahon Line' demarcates the boundary between India and:
Correct Answer: Option C
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The McMahon Line was drawn at the Simla Convention (1914) to demarcate the boundary between India and Tibet (now China).
The McMahon Line was drawn at the Simla Convention (1914) to demarcate the boundary between India and Tibet (now China).
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Question #455
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Who was the first Indian to be a member of the 'Privy Council'?
Correct Answer: Option A
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V. S. Srinivasa Sastri became the first Indian member of the British Privy Council in 1931.
V. S. Srinivasa Sastri became the first Indian member of the British Privy Council in 1931.
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Question #456
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The 'Minto-Morley Reforms' are another name for:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act 1909 is known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introducing separate electorates for Muslims.
The Indian Councils Act 1909 is known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introducing separate electorates for Muslims.
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Question #457
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The 'Shimla Agreement' of 1972 was signed after which war, but a different 'Shimla Pact' of 1945 was known as:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Simla Conference of 1945 was called to discuss the Wavell Plan.
The Simla Conference of 1945 was called to discuss the Wavell Plan.
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Question #458
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Who founded the 'Servants of God' movement?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan founded the Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) movement in NWFP.
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan founded the Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) movement in NWFP.
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Question #459
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The 'Indian Statutory Commission' is popularly known as:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Indian Statutory Commission (1928) was headed by Sir John Simon, hence called the Simon Commission.
The Indian Statutory Commission (1928) was headed by Sir John Simon, hence called the Simon Commission.
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Question #460
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Who is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji is revered as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his contributions to the national movement.
Dadabhai Naoroji is revered as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his contributions to the national movement.
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