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 #71
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The Aligarh Movement, aimed at modernizing Muslim education and social outlook, was started by whom?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875 (later Aligarh Muslim University) to blend modern Western science with Islamic studies.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875 (later Aligarh Muslim University) to blend modern Western science with Islamic studies.
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Question #72
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Who founded the 'Theosophical Society' in New York in 1875?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott. They later shifted their international headquarters to Adyar near Madras in 1882.
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott. They later shifted their international headquarters to Adyar near Madras in 1882.
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Question #73
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Who represented India at the historic Parliament of the World's Religions held in Chicago in September 1893?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Swami Vivekananda attended the 1893 World Parliament of Religions in Chicago as a delegate, delivering a historic address introducing Vedantic principles to the West.
Swami Vivekananda attended the 1893 World Parliament of Religions in Chicago as a delegate, delivering a historic address introducing Vedantic principles to the West.
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Question #74
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Who among the following was the prominent British lady who served as the first woman President of the Indian National Congress in 1917?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Annie Besant presided over the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress in 1917, making her the first woman president of the organization.
Annie Besant presided over the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress in 1917, making her the first woman president of the organization.
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Question #75
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Who was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Sarojini Naidu presided over the Kanpur Session of the Indian National Congress in 1925, making her the first Indian woman to hold the position.
Sarojini Naidu presided over the Kanpur Session of the Indian National Congress in 1925, making her the first Indian woman to hold the position.
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Question #76
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The 'Servants of India Society' was founded in 1905 by which eminent leader?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a prominent Moderate leader and political mentor to Mahatma Gandhi, founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 to train young Indians for public service.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a prominent Moderate leader and political mentor to Mahatma Gandhi, founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 to train young Indians for public service.
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Question #77
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The All India Women's Conference (AIWC) was founded in 1927 by whom?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Margaret Cousins founded the All India Women's Conference (AIWC) in Pune in 1927 to promote women's education, social welfare, and equal rights.
Margaret Cousins founded the All India Women's Conference (AIWC) in Pune in 1927 to promote women's education, social welfare, and equal rights.
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Question #78
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The Ryotwari Settlement in British India was based on the economic ideas and theories of which classical economist?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The formulation of the Ryotwari system was profoundly influenced by David Ricardo's theory of economic rent, which argued that the state should appropriate the surplus rent directly from the cultivator.
The formulation of the Ryotwari system was profoundly influenced by David Ricardo's theory of economic rent, which argued that the state should appropriate the surplus rent directly from the cultivator.
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Question #79
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Under whose leadership was the 'Mahalwari System' of land revenue designed and introduced in the North-West Provinces in 1822?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Mahalwari system, where revenue was settled collectively with villages or estates ('Mahals'), was designed by Holt Mackenzie and legalized by Regulation VII of 1822.
The Mahalwari system, where revenue was settled collectively with villages or estates ('Mahals'), was designed by Holt Mackenzie and legalized by Regulation VII of 1822.
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Question #80
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The first commercial railway line in India was opened for traffic between Bombay and Thane in which year?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The first passenger train ran on April 16, 1853, covering a distance of 34 kilometers between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, during Lord Dalhousie's administration.
The first passenger train ran on April 16, 1853, covering a distance of 34 kilometers between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, during Lord Dalhousie's administration.
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