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 #461
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The 'All India Women's Conference' was founded in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The All India Women's Conference (AIWC) was founded in 1927 by Margaret Cousins and others for women's rights.
The All India Women's Conference (AIWC) was founded in 1927 by Margaret Cousins and others for women's rights.
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Question #462
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The 'Bhil Uprising' in the 19th century was mainly in the region of:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Bhil uprisings took place in the Khandesh region of Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat against British administration.
The Bhil uprisings took place in the Khandesh region of Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat against British administration.
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Question #463
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Who was the author of 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Dadabhai Naoroji wrote 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' (1901), exposing the drain of wealth.
Dadabhai Naoroji wrote 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' (1901), exposing the drain of wealth.
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Question #464
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The 'Santhal Rebellion' took place in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Santhal Rebellion occurred in 1855-56 under the leadership of Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in the Rajmahal hills region.
The Santhal Rebellion occurred in 1855-56 under the leadership of Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in the Rajmahal hills region.
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Question #465
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The 'I.N.A. trials' were held at the:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The trials of INA prisoners (Shah Nawaz Khan, Gurdial Singh Dhillon, Prem Sahgal) were held at the Red Fort in 1945-46.
The trials of INA prisoners (Shah Nawaz Khan, Gurdial Singh Dhillon, Prem Sahgal) were held at the Red Fort in 1945-46.
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Question #466
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Who moved the 'Quit India Resolution' in the Bombay session of the AICC?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Quit India Resolution, and it was seconded by Sardar Patel.
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Quit India Resolution, and it was seconded by Sardar Patel.
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Question #467
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The 'Cripps Mission' was sent to India in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Cripps Mission arrived in India in March 1942 with proposals for post-war dominion status.
The Cripps Mission arrived in India in March 1942 with proposals for post-war dominion status.
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Question #468
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The 'First Session of the Indian National Congress' was held at:
Correct Answer: Option C
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The first INC session was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay in December 1885.
The first INC session was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay in December 1885.
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Question #469
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Who was the first Indian to be awarded the 'Nobel Prize'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize, for Literature in 1913.
Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize, for Literature in 1913.
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Question #470
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The 'Regulating Act of 1773' established the Supreme Court at:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Regulating Act established a Supreme Court at Fort William, Calcutta in 1774.
The Regulating Act established a Supreme Court at Fort William, Calcutta in 1774.
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Question #471
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The 'Chittagong Armoury Raid' was organised by:
Correct Answer: Option A
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Surya Sen (Masterda) led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in April 1930.
Surya Sen (Masterda) led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in April 1930.
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Question #472
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The 'Indian National Congress' split in 1907 at the:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The INC split into Moderates and Extremists at the Surat session of 1907.
The INC split into Moderates and Extremists at the Surat session of 1907.
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Question #473
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Who was the first woman to become the Chief Minister of an Indian state?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sucheta Kripalani became the first woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963.
Sucheta Kripalani became the first woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963.
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Question #474
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The 'Treaty of Gandamak' was signed between the British and:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Treaty of Gandamak (1879) ended the Second Anglo-Afghan War, establishing British influence in Afghan foreign affairs.
The Treaty of Gandamak (1879) ended the Second Anglo-Afghan War, establishing British influence in Afghan foreign affairs.
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Question #475
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The 'Bengal Gazette' was started by:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
James Augustus Hicky started the 'Bengal Gazette' or 'Hicky's Gazette' in 1780, the first newspaper in India.
James Augustus Hicky started the 'Bengal Gazette' or 'Hicky's Gazette' in 1780, the first newspaper in India.
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Question #476
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Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the Viceroy's Executive Council member?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Lord Satyendra Prasanna Sinha became the first Indian member of the Viceroy's Executive Council in 1909.
Lord Satyendra Prasanna Sinha became the first Indian member of the Viceroy's Executive Council in 1909.
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Question #477
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The 'I.P.C.' was drafted under the chairmanship of:
Correct Answer: Option C
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The Indian Penal Code was drafted by the First Law Commission under Lord Macaulay and came into force in 1860.
The Indian Penal Code was drafted by the First Law Commission under Lord Macaulay and came into force in 1860.
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Question #478
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The 'Second Anglo-Sikh War' (1848-49) resulted in the annexation of:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Second Anglo-Sikh War ended with the annexation of Punjab by Lord Dalhousie in 1849.
The Second Anglo-Sikh War ended with the annexation of Punjab by Lord Dalhousie in 1849.
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Question #479
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Who said 'Freedom is my birthright and I shall have it'? (variant)
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak's famous statement was 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak's famous statement was 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'.
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Question #480
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The 'Kayastha Sabha' was formed by:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Kayastha Sabha was founded to promote social reforms among the Kayastha community in the United Provinces.
The Kayastha Sabha was founded to promote social reforms among the Kayastha community in the United Provinces.
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