Modern History of India MCQs

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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.

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Question #901
Which Governor-General introduced the 'Telegraph' in India?
A. Lord William Bentinck
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Lord Auckland
D. Lord Canning
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Lord Dalhousie introduced the electric telegraph system in India in 1851, which proved very useful during the Revolt of 1857.
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Question #902
The 'Post Office Act' was passed in India during which Viceroy's tenure?
A. Lord Lytton
B. Lord Ripon
C. Lord Canning
D. Lord Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A modern postal system was introduced in India in 1854 by Lord Dalhousie, and the Post Office Act was enacted to regulate the service.
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Question #903
The 'first census' in India under British rule was conducted in which year?
A. 1891
B. 1881
C. 1851
D. 1871
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The first complete and synchronous census in British India was conducted in 1881 under Lord Ripon, though earlier partial censuses were held. So I'll specify: first all-India census.
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Question #904
The 'Hunter Commission' on education (1882) was appointed by which Viceroy?
A. Lord Dufferin
B. Lord Ripon
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Lytton
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Hunter Education Commission was appointed by Lord Ripon in 1882 to review the progress of education since Wood's Despatch. It recommended increased attention to primary education.
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Question #905
The 'Sadler University Commission' of 1917 was related to?
A. Medical education
B. Secondary and higher education
C. Primary education
D. Women's education
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Calcutta University Commission, 1917, chaired by Michael Sadler, reviewed the state of university education and recommended a 10+2+3 system and the creation of intermediate colleges.
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Question #906
Who among the following was the first 'Law Member' of the Governor-General's Council under the Charter Act of 1833?
A. Charles Metcalfe
B. Lord Macaulay
C. James Mill
D. Henry Vivian Derozio
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Under the Charter Act of 1833, a fourth member (Law Member) was added to the Governor-General's Council. Thomas Babington Macaulay was the first Law Member.
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Question #907
The 'Delhi' became the capital of India in which year?
A. 1912
B. 1931
C. 1905
D. 1911
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi was announced in 1911, and the new capital was formally inaugurated in 1912. However, the actual shifting took place in 1912. I'll use 1912 as the year it became capital officially, though New Delhi was inaugurated later in 1931. I'll refine: The announcement was in 1911, but Delhi became the capital in 1912. I'll keep 1912.
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Question #908
The 'Shimla' was the summer capital of British India during which period?
A. 1858 to 1911
B. 1864 to 1939
C. 1911 to 1947
D. 1900 to 1947
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Shimla was declared the summer capital in 1864, and the government moved there annually until 1939, when the practice was largely discontinued due to World War II.
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Question #909
The 'Secretary of State for India' was created by which act?
A. Regulating Act 1773
B. Government of India Act 1858
C. Indian Councils Act 1861
D. Pitt's India Act 1784
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1858 abolished the East India Company and created the office of the Secretary of State for India, who was a member of the British Cabinet and responsible for Indian affairs.
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Question #910
The 'Communist Party of India' was founded in which year?
A. 1920
B. 1925
C. 1930
D. 1917
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Communist Party of India was founded on 26 December 1925 in Kanpur, with M. N. Roy playing a key role in its ideological formation.
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Question #911
The 'Kisan Sabha' movement in Bihar was started by which leader?
A. Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
C. N. G. Ranga
D. Baba Ramchandra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929 and later became the first president of the All India Kisan Sabha.
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Question #912
Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Unrest'?
A. Bipin Chandra Pal
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Lala Lajpat Rai
D. Aurobindo Ghosh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The British journalist and author Valentine Chirol referred to Bal Gangadhar Tilak as the 'Father of Indian Unrest' in his book 'Indian Unrest'.
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Question #913
Who was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the Central Legislative Assembly?
A. Sachchidananda Sinha
B. Vithalbhai Patel
C. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
D. G. V. Mavalankar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Vithalbhai Patel was elected the first Indian President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925, a position he held till 1930.
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Question #914
The 'Treaty of Mangalore' (1784) ended which war?
A. Second Anglo-Mysore War
B. Third Anglo-Mysore War
C. First Anglo-Mysore War
D. Fourth Anglo-Mysore War
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-1784) between Hyder Ali (later Tipu Sultan) and the British ended with the Treaty of Mangalore, restoring the status quo.
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Question #915
Who was the Governor-General during the 'Sepoy Mutiny' of 1857?
A. Lord Elgin
B. Lord Auckland
C. Lord Canning
D. Lord Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857. He later became the first Viceroy under the Crown.
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Question #916
The 'Ilbert Bill' controversy led to the formation of which association?
A. Indian National Congress
B. British Indian Association
C. European and Anglo-Indian Defence Association
D. Madras Native Association
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Ilbert Bill, which allowed Indian judges to try Europeans, provoked strong opposition from the British community, leading to the formation of the European and Anglo-Indian Defence Association.
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Question #917
Who was the founder of the 'Madras Native Association'?
A. Gajula Lakshminarasu Chetty
B. Anandacharlu
C. Subramania Iyer
D. C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Madras Native Association was founded in 1852 by Gajula Lakshminarasu Chetty to articulate the grievances of Indians against the British administration.
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Question #918
The 'British Indian Association' of Calcutta was founded by amalgamating which two organizations?
A. Landholders' Society and British India Society
B. Zamindari Association and Indian League
C. Indian Association and Bengal Presidency Association
D. Bengal National Chamber and Indian National Association
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The British Indian Association was formed in 1851 by the merger of the Landholders' Society (founded by Dwarkanath Tagore) and the British India Society (founded by William Adam).
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Question #919
The 'Bombay Association' of 1852 was founded by?
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. K. T. Telang
C. Pherozeshah Mehta
D. Jagannath Shankarsheth
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Jagannath Shankarsheth, a prominent merchant and social reformer, founded the Bombay Association in 1852 to represent the public of Bombay.
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Question #920
Which European power was the first to establish a colony in India with the capture of Goa in 1510?
A. Dutch
B. Portuguese
C. English
D. French
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Portuguese, under Afonso de Albuquerque, captured Goa from the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur in 1510, making it the first European territorial possession in India.
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