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 #481
The 'First War of Indian Independence' (1857) started from:
A. Lucknow
B. Kanpur
C. Delhi
D. Meerut
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The revolt began at Meerut on 10 May 1857 when sepoys turned against British officers.
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Question #482
Who was the leader of the 'Indigo Revolt' (1859-60)?
A. Bishnu Charan Biswas
B. Surendranath Banerjee
C. Dinabandhu Mitra
D. Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Biswas
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Indigo Revolt in Bengal was led by Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Charan Biswas.
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Question #483
The 'Indian National Army' was officially formed in:
A. 1941
B. 1943
C. 1944
D. 1942
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mohan Singh formed the first INA in 1942. Subhas Chandra Bose revived it in 1943.
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Question #484
Who introduced the 'Ryotwari System' in Madras Presidency?
A. Alexander Read
B. James Thomson
C. Thomas Munro
D. John Shore
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sir Thomas Munro introduced the Ryotwari system; Alexander Read first experimented with it, but Munro implemented it widely.
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Question #485
The 'Prarthana Samaj' was established in:
A. Bombay
B. Calcutta
C. Madras
D. Pune
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Prarthana Samaj was founded in Bombay in 1867 by Atmaram Pandurang.
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Question #486
The 'First Round Table Conference' was held in:
A. 1929
B. 1930
C. 1931
D. 1932
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The First Round Table Conference was held from November 1930 to January 1931, without the INC.
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Question #487
The 'Dawn' newspaper was started by:
A. Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
B. Liaquat Ali Khan
C. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D. Maulana Azad
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Dawn newspaper was founded by Jinnah in 1941 to promote the Muslim League's cause.
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Question #488
Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the Governor of a state after independence? (non-ICS)
A. B.G. Kher
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sarojini Naidu became the first woman Governor of an Indian state (United Provinces) in 1947.
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Question #489
The 'Students Islamic Movement of India' is a modern group, but the 'Islamic Students Union' was formed earlier by:
A. Maulana Mohammad Ali
B. Syed Ahmed Khan
C. Maulana Azad
D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Maulana Mohammad Ali was a key figure in the Khilafat movement and formed student organisations.
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Question #490
The 'Theosophical Society' was founded by:
A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Aurobindo Ghosh
C. Madame Blavatsky and Col. Olcott
D. Annie Besant
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel H.S. Olcott.
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Question #491
Who was the last Governor-General of India before C. Rajagopalachari?
A. Lord Willingdon
B. Lord Wavell
C. Lord Mountbatten
D. Lord Linlithgow
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lord Mountbatten was the last British Governor-General, succeeded by Rajagopalachari as the first Indian.
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Question #492
The 'Permanent Settlement' was also known as:
A. Zamindari system
B. Mahalwari
C. Ryotwari
D. Ryot-Bargadari
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Permanent Settlement created zamindars as owners of land, hence known as the Zamindari system.
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Question #493
The 'Indigo Commission' (1860) was set up after the:
A. Deccan riots
B. Indigo revolt
C. Santhal rebellion
D. Pabna uprising
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Indigo Commission was appointed in 1860 to investigate the grievances of indigo cultivators in Bengal.
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Question #494
Who was the first Indian to be the 'Lord Chief Justice of England'?
A. No Indian has held this position
B. Lord Sinha
C. S.P. Sinha
D. Viscount Finlay
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
No Indian has ever been the Lord Chief Justice of England. Lord Sinha was a Law Lord.
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Question #495
The 'Third Battle of Panipat' was fought in:
A. 1707
B. 1761
C. 1556
D. 1526
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14 January 1761 between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali.
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Question #496
Who was the founder of the 'Radical Democratic Party'?
A. Acharya Narendra Dev
B. M.N. Roy
C. Jayaprakash Narayan
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
M.N. Roy founded the Radical Democratic Party in 1940, advocating radical humanism.
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Question #497
The 'Aga Khan Palace' is located in:
A. Bangalore
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Pune
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Aga Khan Palace in Pune served as a prison for Gandhi and his wife during the Quit India Movement.
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Question #498
The 'Munda Ulgulan' is associated with:
A. Komaram Bheem
B. Jaipal Singh
C. Birsa Munda
D. Bhagat Singh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Munda Ulgulan (rebellion) was led by Birsa Munda in 1899-1900 in the Chotanagpur region.
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Question #499
The 'Indian Councils Act 1861' introduced the portfolio system under:
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Lytton
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Mayo
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lord Canning introduced the portfolio system through the Indian Councils Act 1861.
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Question #500
The 'Khilafat Movement' was launched to protest against:
A. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
B. Treatment of the Ottoman Caliph
C. Partition of Bengal
D. Rowlatt Act
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was started to defend the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I.
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