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 #51
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The Rowlatt Act, which authorized the British government to imprison individuals for up to two years without trial, was passed in which year?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919, commonly known as the Rowlatt Act, was passed in March 1919 by the Imperial Legislative Council.
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919, commonly known as the Rowlatt Act, was passed in March 1919 by the Imperial Legislative Council.
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Question #52
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Who was elected as the first President of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in 1920?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was formed in Bombay in October 1920, and the eminent nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai was chosen as its first president.
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was formed in Bombay in October 1920, and the eminent nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai was chosen as its first president.
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Question #53
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The Kakori Train Robbery/Conspiracy case was carried out by the members of which revolutionary organization in August 1925?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Kakori train action was planned and executed by members of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), including Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, and Chandrashekhar Azad.
The Kakori train action was planned and executed by members of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), including Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, and Chandrashekhar Azad.
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Question #54
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Who threw two non-lethal bombs inside the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi on April 8, 1929?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw bombs into the assembly corridors to protest against the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill, raising the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad'.
Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw bombs into the assembly corridors to protest against the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill, raising the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad'.
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Question #55
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Who was the main organizer behind the armed raid on the British police armory at Chittagong in April 1930?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Surya Sen (affectionately known as Master-da) was a revolutionary leader who led the famous Chittagong Armoury Raid in 1930 under the banner of the Indian Republican Army.
Surya Sen (affectionately known as Master-da) was a revolutionary leader who led the famous Chittagong Armoury Raid in 1930 under the banner of the Indian Republican Army.
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Question #56
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The system of 'Dyarchy' (dual governance) was introduced at the provincial level in British India by which of the following reforms?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) instituted dyarchy in provinces, dividing subjects into 'Transferred' and 'Reserved' categories.
The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) instituted dyarchy in provinces, dividing subjects into 'Transferred' and 'Reserved' categories.
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Question #57
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Who was the British Prime Minister who announced the infamous 'Communal Award' in August 1932?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award in 1932, extending separate electorates to the depressed classes, minority communities, and Europeans.
British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award in 1932, extending separate electorates to the depressed classes, minority communities, and Europeans.
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Question #58
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The historic August Offer of 1940, which promised Dominion status after WWII, was issued by which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Viceroy Lord Linlithgow presented the 'August Offer' in 1940 to secure Indian cooperation in World War II, offering an expanded executive council and a post-war constituent assembly.
Viceroy Lord Linlithgow presented the 'August Offer' in 1940 to secure Indian cooperation in World War II, offering an expanded executive council and a post-war constituent assembly.
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Question #59
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The Cripps Mission visited India in March 1942. Mahatma Gandhi described its proposals as a 'post-dated cheque on a crashing bank'. Who headed this mission?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The mission was led by Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of the British War Cabinet, who brought draft proposals regarding India's constitutional future after the war.
The mission was led by Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of the British War Cabinet, who brought draft proposals regarding India's constitutional future after the war.
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Question #60
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Who was the founder of the 'Forward Bloc', a nationalist political party formed within the Congress in 1939?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
After resigning from the presidency of the Indian National Congress in 1939 due to ideological rifts, Subhas Chandra Bose established the All India Forward Bloc.
After resigning from the presidency of the Indian National Congress in 1939 due to ideological rifts, Subhas Chandra Bose established the All India Forward Bloc.
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