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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 #1721
The 'Brahmo Samaj' split in 1866. Who led the new Brahmo Samaj of India?
A. Keshab Chandra Sen
B. Vidyasagar
C. Debendranath Tagore
D. Ram Mohan Roy
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Keshab Chandra Sen broke away from the original Brahmo Samaj to form the Brahmo Samaj of India.
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Question #1722
Which of the following was not a member of the 'Cabinet Mission'?
A. A.V. Alexander
B. Lord Pethick-Lawrence
C. Lord Wavell
D. Sir Stafford Cripps
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The mission consisted of Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, and Alexander. Wavell was the Viceroy at the time.
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Question #1723
Who founded the 'Bharat Stree Mahamandal' in 1910?
A. None
B. Saraladevi Chaudhurani
C. Sarojini Naidu
D. Annie Besant
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Saraladevi Chaudhurani founded this first national women's organization.
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Question #1724
When was the 'Communal Award' modified by the 'Poona Pact'?
A. 1931
B. 1932
C. 1930
D. 1933
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
September 1932.
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Question #1725
Who founded the 'Dev Samaj'?
A. None
B. Dayananda Saraswati
C. Shiv Narayan Agnihotri
D. Vivekananda
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Shiv Narayan Agnihotri founded the Dev Samaj in 1887.
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Question #1726
The 'First War of Independence' is a term used by:
A. V.D. Savarkar
B. S.N. Sen
C. None
D. R.C. Majumdar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
V.D. Savarkar coined this term in his book.
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Question #1727
When was the 'All India Muslim League' formed?
A. 1907
B. 1908
C. 1905
D. 1906
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
1906.
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Question #1728
Who founded 'Forward Bloc'?
A. None
B. Nehru
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. Patel
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bose.
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Question #1729
Who founded 'Servants of India Society'?
A. Naoroji
B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C. Tilak
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Gokhale.
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Question #1730
When did the 'Quit India Movement' start?
A. 1942
B. None
C. 1941
D. 1943
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
1942.
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Question #1731
Who wrote 'Hind Swaraj'?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. None
C. Tilak
D. Nehru
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gandhi.
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Question #1732
When was partition announced?
A. 1906
B. None
C. 1905
D. 1904
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1905.
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Question #1733
Who started the 'Swadeshi Movement'?
A. INC (against partition)
B. None
C. Gandhi
D. Bose
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
INC.
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Question #1734
The 'Lucknow Pact' was signed in:
A. None
B. 1917
C. 1916
D. 1915
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1916.
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Question #1735
When did 'Simon Commission' visit India?
A. 1928
B. 1927
C. None
D. 1929
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
1928.
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Question #1736
Who started the 'Home Rule League' in India?
A. Tilak and Annie Besant
B. Nehru
C. Gandhi
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Tilak and Besant.
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Question #1737
Who was the Kanpur leader of 1857?
A. Nana Saheb
B. Laxmibai
C. None
D. Kunwar Singh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Nana Saheb.
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Question #1738
Who gave 'Inquilab Zindabad'?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. None
C. Azad
D. Bose
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Bhagat Singh.
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Question #1739
Constituent Assembly first session date:
A. 1948
B. 1946
C. None
D. 1947
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
1946.
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Question #1740
Reorganisation Act date:
A. 1956
B. 1957
C. 1955
D. None
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
1956.
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