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 #1581
When was the 'Gandhi-Irwin Pact' signed?
A. 1931
B. 1932
C. 1930
D. 1933
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on March 5, 1931.
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Question #1582
Who among the following was known as 'Sher-e-Punjab'?
A. Lala Lajpat Rai
B. Kartar Singh Sarabha
C. Uddham Singh
D. Bhagat Singh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai was popularly known as 'Sher-e-Punjab' (Lion of Punjab).
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Question #1583
The 'Individual Satyagraha' was started in:
A. 1941
B. 1939
C. 1942
D. 1940
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Individual Satyagraha in October 1940.
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Question #1584
Who was the founder of the 'Khilafat Movement'?
A. Jinnah
B. Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali
C. Aga Khan
D. Maulana Azad
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Khilafat Movement was led by the Ali brothers, Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali.
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Question #1585
Who gave the slogan 'Jai Hind'?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Subhash Chandra Bose
C. Bhagat Singh
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Subhash Chandra Bose gave the slogan 'Jai Hind'.
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Question #1586
Who was the first woman Governor of a state in independent India?
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
C. Sucheta Kripalani
D. Padmaja Naidu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor, appointed to United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh).
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Question #1587
When was the 'Indian Independence Act' passed by the British Parliament?
A. September 1947
B. June 1947
C. August 1947
D. July 1947
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament in July 1947.
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Question #1588
Who founded the 'Theosophical Society' in India?
A. Annie Besant
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D. Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Theosophical Society was founded by Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott.
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Question #1589
Who was the author of 'Discovery of India'?
A. Subhash Chandra Bose
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Mahatma Gandhi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'Discovery of India' while in Ahmednagar jail.
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Question #1590
When was the 'Wavell Plan' introduced?
A. 1943
B. 1944
C. 1946
D. 1945
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lord Wavell introduced the Wavell Plan in June 1945.
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Question #1591
The 'Meerut Conspiracy Case' took place in:
A. 1933
B. 1929
C. 1925
D. 1931
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Meerut Conspiracy Case against trade union leaders began in 1929.
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Question #1592
Who was the first President of India?
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C. Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India.
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Question #1593
When did the 'Quit India Movement' end?
A. 1944
B. 1946
C. 1945
D. 1947
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The movement largely concluded by 1945, at the end of World War II.
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Question #1594
Who started the 'Bhoodan Movement'?
A. Jayaprakash Narayan
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Vinoba Bhave
D. Acharya Kripalani
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Vinoba Bhave launched the Bhoodan Movement in 1951.
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Question #1595
The 'Constitution of India' came into force on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 November 1949
C. 26 January 1949
D. 26 January 1950
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950.
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Question #1596
Which of the following was the first session of the Constituent Assembly?
A. August 15, 1947
B. December 9, 1946
C. January 26, 1950
D. November 26, 1949
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946.
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Question #1597
Who was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
A. K.M. Munshi
B. B.N. Rau
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sir B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
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Question #1598
Who was the first Law Minister of India?
A. Sardar Patel
B. Maulana Azad
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. B.R. Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the first Law Minister of independent India.
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Question #1599
Who was the leader of the 'Kakori Conspiracy'?
A. Ram Prasad Bismil
B. Ashfaqulla Khan
C. Bhagat Singh
D. Chandrashekhar Azad
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ram Prasad Bismil was one of the primary leaders of the Kakori conspiracy.
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Question #1600
When was the 'Indian National Army' (INA) formally formed?
A. 1940
B. 1943
C. 1942
D. 1941
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The INA was formally established in 1942, later led by Subhash Chandra Bose.
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