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 #161
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The first factory act to regulate the working hours of children and improve factory labor conditions in British India was passed in 1881 during the tenure of:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indian Factories Act 1881 was enacted during Lord Ripon's tenure, limiting the employment hours of children under twelve years of age.
The Indian Factories Act 1881 was enacted during Lord Ripon's tenure, limiting the employment hours of children under twelve years of age.
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Question #162
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Who was the author of the famous book 'The Economic History of India', published in 1901?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Romesh Chunder Dutt (R.C. Dutt) authored 'The Economic History of India', providing a rigorous critique of the colonial land revenue policy and industrial devastation.
Romesh Chunder Dutt (R.C. Dutt) authored 'The Economic History of India', providing a rigorous critique of the colonial land revenue policy and industrial devastation.
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Question #163
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Who among the following founded the 'Aravippuram Movement' in Kerala in 1888 to challenge caste inequalities?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva idol at Aravippuram in 1888, asserting that installation of idols was not the monopoly of upper-caste Brahmins.
Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva idol at Aravippuram in 1888, asserting that installation of idols was not the monopoly of upper-caste Brahmins.
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Question #164
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The 'Self-Respect Movement' was started in Madras in 1925 under the leadership of whom?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
E. V. Ramasamy Naicker launched the Self-Respect Movement to create a society where backward castes have equal human rights and to reject Brahminical domination.
E. V. Ramasamy Naicker launched the Self-Respect Movement to create a society where backward castes have equal human rights and to reject Brahminical domination.
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Question #165
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Who among the following was the founder of the 'Radhasoami Satsang' at Agra in 1861?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Radhasoami movement was initiated by Seth Shiv Dayal Singh (affectionately called Soamiji Maharaj) in Agra in 1861.
The Radhasoami movement was initiated by Seth Shiv Dayal Singh (affectionately called Soamiji Maharaj) in Agra in 1861.
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Question #166
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The historic 'Lex Loci Act' of 1850 enacted by the British provided for which of the following rights?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Lex Loci Act of 1850 protected the ancestral property rights of individuals who converted from their indigenous religions to Christianity, causing alarm among local traditionalists.
The Lex Loci Act of 1850 protected the ancestral property rights of individuals who converted from their indigenous religions to Christianity, causing alarm among local traditionalists.
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Question #167
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The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) was signed after which Anglo-Mysore War?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790–1792) ended with the Treaty of Seringapatam, under which Tipu Sultan had to cede half of his territories to the British alliance.
The Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790–1792) ended with the Treaty of Seringapatam, under which Tipu Sultan had to cede half of his territories to the British alliance.
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Question #168
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Tipu Sultan died defending his capital Seringapatam in which year?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Tipu Sultan was killed on May 4, 1799, during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, when British forces under Lord Wellesley stormed Seringapatam.
Tipu Sultan was killed on May 4, 1799, during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, when British forces under Lord Wellesley stormed Seringapatam.
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Question #169
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The Treaty of Yandabo, signed in 1826, concluded which of the following conflicts?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826) concluded with the Treaty of Yandabo, forcing Burma to cede Assam, Manipur, and coastal Arakan to the British.
The First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826) concluded with the Treaty of Yandabo, forcing Burma to cede Assam, Manipur, and coastal Arakan to the British.
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Question #170
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The definitive annexation of Punjab by the British East India Company took place in 1849 under which Governor-General?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Following the British victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848–1849), Lord Dalhousie officially annexed Punjab into the British empire in March 1849.
Following the British victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848–1849), Lord Dalhousie officially annexed Punjab into the British empire in March 1849.
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Question #171
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Who was the British resident in Awadh when it was annexed under the pretext of 'maladministration' in 1856?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Based on a detailed report on local misgovernance submitted by Resident James Outram, Lord Dalhousie annexed the Kingdom of Awadh in February 1856.
Based on a detailed report on local misgovernance submitted by Resident James Outram, Lord Dalhousie annexed the Kingdom of Awadh in February 1856.
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Question #172
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Who was the author of the famous socio-political tract 'Gift to Monotheists' (Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin) written in Persian in 1803?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy wrote 'Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin' in Persian to present logical arguments against polytheism and support universal monotheism.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy wrote 'Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin' in Persian to present logical arguments against polytheism and support universal monotheism.
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Question #173
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The 'Sadharan Brahmo Samaj' was formed in 1878 following a second schism in the Brahmo movement. Who were its key founders?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Following differences over Keshab Chandra Sen marrying off his underage daughter, a group led by Ananda Mohan Bose and Shibnath Shastri set up the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj.
Following differences over Keshab Chandra Sen marrying off his underage daughter, a group led by Ananda Mohan Bose and Shibnath Shastri set up the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj.
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Question #174
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The 'Mohammedan Literary Society' was founded in Calcutta in 1863 by which pioneer of modern Muslim education?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Nawab Abdul Latif founded the Mohammedan Literary Society to encourage upper-class Muslims to learn English and adopt scientific knowledge.
Nawab Abdul Latif founded the Mohammedan Literary Society to encourage upper-class Muslims to learn English and adopt scientific knowledge.
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Question #175
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The 'Deoband Movement' was founded in 1866 at Saharanpur (UP) as an Islamic revivalist movement. Who were its key founders?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi established the Darul Uloom at Deoband to preserve orthodox Islamic education and oppose colonial influence.
Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi established the Darul Uloom at Deoband to preserve orthodox Islamic education and oppose colonial influence.
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Question #176
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The 'Singh Sabha Movement', aimed at bringing modern education to Sikhs and reforming religious institutions, was first formed in 1873 at:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The first Singh Sabha was founded in Amritsar in 1873 in response to the proselytizing activities of Christian missionaries and other reform movements.
The first Singh Sabha was founded in Amritsar in 1873 in response to the proselytizing activities of Christian missionaries and other reform movements.
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Question #177
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The 'Seva Sadan' social reform society was established in Bombay in 1908 to champion the cause of vulnerable women by whom?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Behramji M. Malabari, a famous Parsi social reformer, along with Diwan Dayaram Gidumal, founded Seva Sadan to care for exploited and destitute women.
Behramji M. Malabari, a famous Parsi social reformer, along with Diwan Dayaram Gidumal, founded Seva Sadan to care for exploited and destitute women.
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Question #178
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Who among the following was the founder of the 'Social Service League' in Bombay in 1911?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Narayan Malhar Joshi (N. M. Joshi), a follower of Gokhale, established the Social Service League to improve civic life and labor conditions.
Narayan Malhar Joshi (N. M. Joshi), a follower of Gokhale, established the Social Service League to improve civic life and labor conditions.
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Question #179
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The historic 'Aix-la-Chapelle Treaty' (1748) brought an end to which of the following conflicts in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The First Carnatic War (1746–1748) between the British and French ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which settled the War of the Austrian Succession in Europe.
The First Carnatic War (1746–1748) between the British and French ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which settled the War of the Austrian Succession in Europe.
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Question #180
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The Battle of Wandiwash (1760), which shattered French power in India, was fought during which conflict?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Battle of Wandiwash was a decisive victory for the British forces under Sir Eyre Coote against the French under Count de Lally during the Third Carnatic War.
The Battle of Wandiwash was a decisive victory for the British forces under Sir Eyre Coote against the French under Count de Lally during the Third Carnatic War.
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