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 #441
Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the 'Advocate-General' of Bombay?
A. M. C. Chagla
B. Bhulabhai Desai
C. Pherozeshah Mehta
D. Tej Bahadur Sapru
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sir Pherozeshah Mehta became the first Indian Advocate-General of Bombay in 1899.
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Question #442
The 'Poona Pact' of 1932 was signed between:
A. Gandhi and Jinnah
B. Nehru and Ambedkar
C. Gandhi and Irwin
D. Gandhi and Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Poona Pact was signed between Gandhi and Ambedkar in 1932, agreeing on reserved seats for depressed classes.
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Question #443
The 'Vaikom Satyagraha' was related to:
A. Farmers' issues
B. Women's rights
C. Press freedom
D. Temple entry by Dalits
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) in Kerala was a movement to allow lower castes to use roads near temples.
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Question #444
Who was the founder of the 'Indian National Social Conference'?
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. B. G. Tilak
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Mahadev Govind Ranade
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mahadev Govind Ranade founded the Indian National Social Conference in 1887 to work on social reforms.
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Question #445
The 'Faraizi Movement' was started by:
A. Haji Shariatullah
B. Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi
C. Syed Ahmed Barelvi
D. Dudhu Miyan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Haji Shariatullah founded the Faraizi Movement in Bengal in the early 19th century to purify Islam.
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Question #446
The 'Ilbert Bill' controversy was a result of racial discrimination between:
A. Bengalis and British
B. Hindus and Muslims
C. Indian and European judges
D. Indian and British civil servants
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Ilbert Bill sought to allow Indian judges to try European offenders, leading to protests by European residents.
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Question #447
The 'Harijan Sevak Sangh' was founded by:
A. Jyotirao Phule
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. G. D. Birla
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Gandhi founded the Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932 to work for the upliftment of Harijans.
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Question #448
The 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha' was established by:
A. G. K. Gokhale
B. B. G. Tilak
C. M. G. Ranade and G. V. Joshi
D. Ferozeshah Mehta
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
M. G. Ranade along with G. V. Joshi founded the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha in 1870 to represent people's grievances.
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Question #449
The 'Lady Willingdon' College is in:
A. Delhi
B. Calcutta
C. Madras
D. Bombay
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lady Willingdon College (now known as Queen Mary's College) was established in Chennai (Madras).
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Question #450
The 'Rampa Rebellion' (1922-24) was led by:
A. Tantia Bhil
B. Birsa Munda
C. Alluri Sitarama Raju
D. Komaram Bheem
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion in the Godavari agency area of Madras Presidency.
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Question #451
The 'Communist Party of India' was founded in:
A. 1920
B. 1930
C. 1942
D. 1925
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Communist Party of India was founded in Kanpur in 1925, though Marxist groups existed earlier.
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Question #452
Who was the President of the 'Indian National Congress' at the time of Independence?
A. J. B. Kripalani
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Maulana Azad
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani was the Congress President during the transfer of power in 1947.
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Question #453
The 'Kuka Movement' was a religious uprising in:
A. Madras
B. Punjab
C. Bihar
D. Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Kuka Movement (Namdhari movement) was started in Punjab by Satguru Ram Singh in 1857 against British rule.
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Question #454
The 'McMahon Line' demarcates the boundary between India and:
A. Bangladesh
B. Myanmar
C. China
D. Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The McMahon Line was drawn at the Simla Convention (1914) to demarcate the boundary between India and Tibet (now China).
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Question #455
Who was the first Indian to be a member of the 'Privy Council'?
A. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri
B. Tej Bahadur Sapru
C. Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
D. C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
V. S. Srinivasa Sastri became the first Indian member of the British Privy Council in 1931.
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Question #456
The 'Minto-Morley Reforms' are another name for:
A. Indian Councils Act 1892
B. Government of India Act 1935
C. Indian Councils Act 1909
D. Government of India Act 1919
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act 1909 is known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introducing separate electorates for Muslims.
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Question #457
The 'Shimla Agreement' of 1972 was signed after which war, but a different 'Shimla Pact' of 1945 was known as:
A. Cripps Mission
B. Wavell Plan
C. Cabinet Mission
D. Desai-Liaquat Pact
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Simla Conference of 1945 was called to discuss the Wavell Plan.
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Question #458
Who founded the 'Servants of God' movement?
A. Abdul Ghaffar Khan
B. Mazhar-ul-Haque
C. Sardar Patel
D. Maulana Azad
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan founded the Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) movement in NWFP.
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Question #459
The 'Indian Statutory Commission' is popularly known as:
A. Sargent Plan
B. Hartog Committee
C. Simon Commission
D. Whitley Commission
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indian Statutory Commission (1928) was headed by Sir John Simon, hence called the Simon Commission.
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Question #460
Who is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Surendranath Banerjee
C. Mahadev Govind Ranade
D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji is revered as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his contributions to the national movement.
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