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 #501
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The 'Ramakrishna Mission' was founded in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission on 1 May 1897.
Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission on 1 May 1897.
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Question #502
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Who was the first Indian to become the 'President of the Central Legislative Assembly'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Vithalbhai Patel became the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925.
Vithalbhai Patel became the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925.
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Question #503
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The 'Delhi Proposals' (1927) were associated with:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Delhi Proposals by the Muslim League offered to give up separate electorates if certain conditions were met.
The Delhi Proposals by the Muslim League offered to give up separate electorates if certain conditions were met.
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Question #504
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The 'Press Act of 1910' imposed restrictions on:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Press Act of 1910 empowered the government to demand security deposits and confiscate presses.
The Press Act of 1910 empowered the government to demand security deposits and confiscate presses.
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Question #505
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Who was the Prime Minister of India at the time of the first Five-Year Plan?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister when the first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1951.
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister when the first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1951.
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Question #506
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The 'Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle' (1748) ended which war?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The First Carnatic War (1744-48) ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, restoring Madras to the British.
The First Carnatic War (1744-48) ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, restoring Madras to the British.
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Question #507
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The 'Deccan Riots' of 1875 occurred against:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Deccan Riots were a peasant uprising in Maharashtra against moneylenders who exploited them.
The Deccan Riots were a peasant uprising in Maharashtra against moneylenders who exploited them.
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Question #508
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Who composed the song 'Sare Jahan se Achha'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Muhammad Iqbal wrote 'Sare Jahan se Achha' in 1904.
Muhammad Iqbal wrote 'Sare Jahan se Achha' in 1904.
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Question #509
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The 'Allahabad Treaty' of 1765 gave the British:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) granted the East India Company the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) granted the East India Company the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
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Question #510
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Who was the last British Governor-General to also hold the title of Viceroy?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Lord Mountbatten was both the last Viceroy and the last Governor-General of British India.
Lord Mountbatten was both the last Viceroy and the last Governor-General of British India.
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Question #511
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The 'Brahmo Samaj' was founded by:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Raja Rammohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 to reform Hindu society.
Raja Rammohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 to reform Hindu society.
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Question #512
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The 'C. R. Formula' aimed at resolving the:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Rajagopalachari Formula (1944) was an attempt to solve the political deadlock between the INC and the Muslim League.
The Rajagopalachari Formula (1944) was an attempt to solve the political deadlock between the INC and the Muslim League.
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Question #513
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The 'Bhagat Singh' and his associates threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly against:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
They threw a bomb on 8 April 1929 to protest the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill.
They threw a bomb on 8 April 1929 to protest the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill.
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Question #514
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The 'Kheda Satyagraha' was also associated with:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Kheda Satyagraha involved Patidar peasants demanding remission of land revenue.
The Kheda Satyagraha involved Patidar peasants demanding remission of land revenue.
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Question #515
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The 'Fourth Anglo-Mysore War' resulted in the death of:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Tipu Sultan died defending Srirangapatna during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799.
Tipu Sultan died defending Srirangapatna during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799.
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Question #516
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The 'Queen's Proclamation' of 1858 was read by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Lord Canning read the Queen's Proclamation at the Allahabad Durbar on 1 November 1858.
Lord Canning read the Queen's Proclamation at the Allahabad Durbar on 1 November 1858.
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Question #517
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The 'Nehru Report' (1928) demanded:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Nehru Report recommended dominion status as the goal, not complete independence.
The Nehru Report recommended dominion status as the goal, not complete independence.
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Question #518
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The 'All India Muslim Students Federation' was formed in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The All India Muslim Students Federation was formed in 1937 under the patronage of Jinnah.
The All India Muslim Students Federation was formed in 1937 under the patronage of Jinnah.
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Question #519
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The 'Gandhi-Irwin Pact' was signed in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on 5 March 1931, leading to the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on 5 March 1931, leading to the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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Question #520
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The 'Shimla Agreement' (1972) is post-1950, so exclude. The 'Government of India Act 1935' provided for:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Act of 1935 proposed an All India Federation including British provinces and princely states.
The Act of 1935 proposed an All India Federation including British provinces and princely states.
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