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 #1181
The 'Delhi-Lahore Conspiracy Case' of 1931 is also known as?
A. Bhagat Singh Case
B. Meerut Conspiracy
C. Peshawar Case
D. Kakori Case
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Lahore Conspiracy Case, which led to the hanging of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, is sometimes referred to by that name.
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Question #1182
The 'First Round Table Conference' (1930-31) was boycotted by the Congress but attended by many others. Who represented the Indian Liberal Party?
A. Both A and C
B. Tej Bahadur Sapru
C. B. R. Ambedkar
D. M. R. Jayakar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Tej Bahadur Sapru and M. R. Jayakar were prominent liberals who attended the Round Table Conferences.
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Question #1183
Who among the following was known as the 'Indian Gladstone'?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Surendranath Banerjee
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Dadabhai Naoroji
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji was often referred to as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and sometimes likened to Gladstone for his liberal outlook and parliamentary style.
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Question #1184
The 'Imperial Legislative Council' was created under which act?
A. Minto-Morley Reforms
B. Indian Councils Act, 1892
C. Indian Councils Act, 1861
D. Government of India Act, 1858
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 enlarged the Governor-General's Council for legislative purposes, creating the Imperial Legislative Council.
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Question #1185
The 'Famine Code' developed after the 1880 Famine Commission was implemented under which Viceroy?
A. Lord Lytton
B. Lord Dufferin
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Ripon
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The first Famine Commission was appointed by Lord Ripon in 1880, and the Famine Code was formulated during his time to provide relief measures.
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Question #1186
Who was the Viceroy of India during the 'Tirah Campaign' (1897-1898)?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Lansdowne
C. Lord Elgin II
D. Lord Dufferin
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Tirah Campaign on the North-West Frontier was conducted during Lord Elgin II's viceroyalty.
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Question #1187
The 'Keshab Chandra Sen' is associated with which Brahmo Samaj?
A. Sadharan Brahmo Samaj
B. Adi Brahmo Samaj
C. Brahmo Samaj of India
D. Both B and C
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Keshab Chandra Sen founded the Brahmo Samaj of India in 1866 after splitting from the Adi Brahmo Samaj. The Sadharan Brahmo Samaj was formed later in 1878.
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Question #1188
Who founded the 'Sadharan Brahmo Samaj'?
A. Debendranath Tagore
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C. Shivnath Shastri and Anandamohan Bose
D. Keshab Chandra Sen
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
In 1878, Shivnath Shastri, Anandamohan Bose, and others left Keshab's Samaj to form the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj.
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Question #1189
The 'Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam' (SNDP) was founded by which social reformer?
A. Narayana Guru
B. Mannathu Padmanabhan
C. Chattampi Swamikal
D. Ayyankali
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sree Narayana Guru founded the SNDP Yogam in 1903 to uplift the Ezhava community and promote social equality.
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Question #1190
Who founded the 'Justice Party' (South Indian Liberal Federation) in 1916?
A. E. V. Ramasamy
B. T. M. Nair and P. Theagaraya Chetty
C. C. N. Annadurai
D. M. C. Rajah
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Justice Party was founded by T. M. Nair, P. Theagaraya Chetty, and others to promote non-Brahmin representation.
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Question #1191
The 'All India Muslim League' was founded at a meeting in Dhaka in 1906 presided over by?
A. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
B. Nawab Salimullah
C. Aga Khan
D. Both A and B
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The meeting was presided over by Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk and Nawab Salimullah of Dhaka played a key role. The first session was in Karachi in 1907 presided by Adamjee Peerbhoy.
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Question #1192
The 'Patriotic Association' of 1888 was formed to oppose the Congress. Who were its founders?
A. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Raja Shiv Prasad
B. Lord Dufferin and Syed Ahmad
C. Theodore Beck and Badruddin Tyabji
D. A. O. Hume and Sir Syed
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Raja Shiv Prasad founded the United Indian Patriotic Association to counter the Congress.
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Question #1193
The 'Indian National Social Conference' was founded by Mahadev Govind Ranade in which year?
A. 1885
B. 1895
C. 1887
D. 1900
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ranade founded the Indian National Social Conference in 1887, which met alongside the Congress to discuss social reforms.
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Question #1194
Who is known as the 'Political Guru of Gandhi'?
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B. Leo Tolstoy
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Dadabhai Naoroji
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Gandhi considered Gopal Krishna Gokhale as his political guru and was deeply influenced by his moderation and devotion to service.
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Question #1195
The 'Cochin Legislative Council' was the first in India to pass a resolution demanding responsible government in which year?
A. 1946
B. 1942
C. 1924
D. 1938
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Cochin Legislative Council passed a resolution demanding responsible government in 1938, making it a pioneer among princely states.
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Question #1196
The 'Independence of India Act 1947' received the royal assent on?
A. 15 August 1947
B. 14 August 1947
C. 18 July 1947
D. 3 June 1947
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament on 5 July 1947 and received royal assent on 18 July 1947.
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Question #1197
Who was the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh after independence?
A. Govind Ballabh Pant
B. Sampurnanand
C. Chandra Bhanu Gupta
D. Sucheta Kripalani
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Govind Ballabh Pant became the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1947 and served until 1954.
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Question #1198
Who was the first Chief Minister of Madras Presidency (later Tamil Nadu) after independence?
A. M. Bhaktavatsalam
B. O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar
C. K. Kamaraj
D. C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar was the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency from 1947 to 1949.
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Question #1199
The 'Hindi' became the official language of India under which article?
A. Article 356
B. Article 345
C. Article 370
D. Article 343
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Article 343 of the Constitution declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
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Question #1200
The 'First Education Minister of independent India' was?
A. John Mathai
B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
D. Syama Prasad Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as the first Minister of Education in independent India from 1947 to 1958.
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