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 #1961
Who was known as 'Frontier Gandhi'?
A. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
B. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D. Liaquat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan led the Khudai Khidmatgar movement in NWFP.
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Question #1962
The Lahore Resolution demanding Pakistan was passed in:
A. 1929
B. 1947
C. 1940
D. 1930
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Muslim League passed the Pakistan Resolution at Lahore in 1940.
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Question #1963
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Lord Canning
D. Lord Ripon
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lord Canning became the first Viceroy after the 1858 Government of India Act.
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Question #1964
Swami Vivekananda participated in which world conference?
A. Bandung Conference
B. Round Table Conference
C. Simla Conference
D. Parliament of Religions, Chicago
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In 1893, he delivered his famous speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions.
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Question #1965
The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by:
A. Warren Hastings
B. Lord Cornwallis
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Wellesley
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It was a diplomatic strategy to bring Indian states under British control.
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Question #1966
The Swadeshi Movement was a reaction to:
A. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
B. Partition of Bengal
C. Simon Commission
D. Rowlatt Act
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It promoted indigenous goods and boycotted British products.
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Question #1967
Who was the President of INC during the Quit India Resolution?
A. C. Rajagopalachari
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Maulana Azad presided over the historic session in 1942.
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Question #1968
The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Ripon
C. Lord Canning
D. Lord Curzon
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It led to annexation of states like Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur.
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Question #1969
The Azad Hind Fauj was founded by:
A. Lala Lajpat Rai
B. Bhagat Singh
C. Chandra Shekhar Azad
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose reorganized the Indian National Army.
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Question #1970
Who wrote the book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji highlighted the drain of wealth theory.
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Question #1971
The Chauri Chaura incident led to the suspension of:
A. Non-Cooperation Movement
B. Civil Disobedience Movement
C. Swadeshi Movement
D. Quit India Movement
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gandhi called off the movement in 1922 after the violence.
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Question #1972
The Ilbert Bill was associated with:
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Ripon
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It sought to allow Indian judges to try Europeans but was diluted.
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Question #1973
The Poona Pact was signed between:
A. Nehru and Jinnah
B. Tilak and Gokhale
C. Bose and Gandhi
D. Gandhi and Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It provided for reserved seats for depressed classes instead of separate electorates.
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Question #1974
The Cripps Mission was sent in:
A. 1935
B. 1942
C. 1946
D. 1940
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It proposed dominion status but was rejected by major parties.
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Question #1975
The Vernacular Press Act was enacted by:
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Lytton
C. Lord Ripon
D. Lord Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It curtailed freedom of the Indian press in 1878.
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Question #1976
The Cabinet Mission Plan was proposed in:
A. 1942
B. 1946
C. 1935
D. 1947
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It recommended a united India with a loose federation.
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Question #1977
Who led the Khilafat Movement?
A. Ali Brothers
B. Tilak
C. Gandhi
D. Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Maulana Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali led the movement.
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Question #1978
The August Offer was made by:
A. Lord Irwin
B. Lord Linlithgow
C. Lord Mountbatten
D. Lord Wavell
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In 1940, it proposed expansion of the Viceroy's Executive Council.
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Question #1979
The Champaran Satyagraha was against:
A. Land revenue
B. Rowlatt Act
C. Indigo planters
D. Salt tax
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was Gandhi's first major satyagraha in India in 1917.
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Question #1980
The Wood's Despatch is related to:
A. Judiciary
B. Education
C. Revenue
D. Military
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It laid the foundation of modern education system in India in 1854.
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