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 #1201
Who was the first Law Minister of independent India?
A. Sardar Patel
B. B. R. Ambedkar
C. C. Rajagopalachari
D. K. M. Munshi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was appointed as the first Law Minister of independent India, and he resigned in 1951 over the Hindu Code Bill.
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Question #1202
The 'First Industrial Policy Resolution' of independent India was adopted in which year?
A. 1950
B. 1948
C. 1947
D. 1956
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948 outlined the role of the state in industrial development, classifying industries into public, private, and joint sectors.
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Question #1203
The 'Damodar Valley Corporation' (DVC) was established in which year?
A. 1947
B. 1948
C. 1950
D. 1951
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
DVC was set up in 1948 as the first multipurpose river valley project in independent India, modeled on the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Question #1204
The 'Bhakra Nangal Project' was started in 1948, and dedicated to the nation by?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Sardar Patel
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru dedicated the Bhakra Nangal dam to the nation in 1963, calling it the 'Temple of Modern India'.
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Question #1205
Who founded the 'Van Mahotsav' (Tree Plantation Festival) in India in 1950?
A. K. M. Munshi
B. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
C. Sardar Patel
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dr. K. M. Munshi, the then Union Minister of Agriculture, started the Van Mahotsav in 1950 to promote tree plantation.
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Question #1206
The 'National School of Drama' was established in which year?
A. 1953
B. 1959
C. 1950
D. 1949
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The National School of Drama was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959.
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Question #1207
The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' was established in which year?
A. 1950
B. 1947
C. 1952
D. 1953
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy for music, dance, and drama, was set up in 1953.
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Question #1208
The 'Lalit Kala Akademi' was founded in which year?
A. 1954
B. 1953
C. 1955
D. 1952
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lalit Kala Akademi, the national academy of fine arts, was established in 1954.
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Question #1209
The 'Sahitya Akademi' was founded in which year?
A. 1955
B. 1954
C. 1953
D. 1952
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sahitya Akademi, India's national academy of letters, was established in 1954.
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Question #1210
The 'First Five Year Plan' in India was launched in which year?
A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1951
D. 1952
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The First Five Year Plan was launched in 1951, focusing on agriculture and irrigation, and based on the Harrod-Domar model.
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Question #1211
The 'Planning Commission' of India was set up in which year?
A. 1950
B. 1947
C. 1952
D. 1951
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Planning Commission was established on 15 March 1950 by a resolution of the Government of India, with Jawaharlal Nehru as its first Chairman.
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Question #1212
The 'Election Commission of India' was established in which year?
A. 1952
B. 1951
C. 1947
D. 1950
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Election Commission of India was set up on 25 January 1950, a day before India became a Republic.
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Question #1213
The 'First Asian Games' were held in New Delhi in which year?
A. 1948
B. 1950
C. 1954
D. 1951
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The First Asian Games were held in New Delhi from 4 to 11 March 1951.
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Question #1214
Which Indian state was the first to be formed on a linguistic basis in independent India?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1953 after the death of Potti Sriramulu, who fasted unto death for a separate Telugu state.
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Question #1215
The 'States Reorganisation Act' was passed in which year?
A. 1956
B. 1953
C. 1960
D. 1955
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The States Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956, leading to the creation of 14 states and 6 union territories based on linguistic lines.
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Question #1216
The 'Indian Navy' came into being as a separate service on which date?
A. 15 August 1947
B. 1 April 1948
C. 26 January 1950
D. 15 September 1947
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indian Navy was formally established as an independent service of the Republic of India on 26 January 1950.
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Question #1217
The 'Indian Air Force' was officially established in which year?
A. 1932
B. 1939
C. 1950
D. 1947
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932 by the British as an auxiliary air force of the Royal Air Force.
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Question #1218
Who was the first Indian to become the Chief of the Naval Staff?
A. Admiral S. M. Nanda
B. Admiral A. K. Chatterji
C. Vice Admiral R. D. Katari
D. Admiral N. R. Pereira
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Vice Admiral Ram Dass Katari became the first Indian Chief of the Naval Staff on 22 April 1958.
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Question #1219
Who was the first Indian to become the Chief of the Air Staff?
A. Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh
B. Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee
C. Air Marshal P. C. Lal
D. Air Marshal Aspy Engineer
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force in 1954.
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Question #1220
The 'Integration of Junagadh' into India was accomplished by a plebiscite in February 1948 under the leadership of?
A. Sardar Patel
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Lord Mountbatten
D. K. M. Munshi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
K. M. Munshi played a crucial role in the integration of Junagadh as the constitutional adviser.
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