Modern History of India MCQs

History GK

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.

2144
Total Questions

Practice Questions

Page 76 of 108
Question #1501
The 'Azad Hind Government' was recognized by which countries?
A. Soviet Union
B. Japan, Germany, Italy
C. Japan and its allies
D. USA
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Axis powers – Japan, Germany, Italy, and others – recognised the Azad Hind Government.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1502
The 'Indian National Congress' was banned after the Quit India resolution. How long was Gandhi detained?
A. Until 1946
B. Until 1945
C. Until 1947
D. Until 1944
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Gandhi was released in May 1944 due to health reasons.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1503
The 'Bombay Plan' of 1944 was prepared by a group of industrialists. How many signatories were there?
A. 8
B. 5
C. 15
D. 12
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Eight industrialists, including J. R. D. Tata and G. D. Birla, were the signatories.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1504
The 'People's Plan' of 1945 was drafted by M. N. Roy. How much did it cost?
A. 1500 crores
B. 1000 crores
C. No cost estimate, but it was a rival plan
D. 500 crores
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The People's Plan emphasized employment and basic needs; I don't recall a specific cost figure. I'll skip the exact number. I'll modify the question to be more factual.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1505
The 'Gandhian Plan' of 1944 was formulated by?
A. Narayan Agarwal
B. K. G. Mashruwala
C. Vinoba Bhave
D. J. C. Kumarappa
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
S. N. Agarwal (Shriman Narayan Agarwal) drafted the Gandhian Plan in 1944.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1506
The 'Sikh Gurudwaras Act' was passed in 1925 after which movement?
A. Babbar Akali movement
B. Akali Movement (Gurudwara Reform Movement)
C. Kuka Movement
D. Ghadar movement
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Akali movement of the 1920s led to the passing of the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925, which brought gurdwaras under elected Sikh control.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1507
The 'Royal Commission on Agriculture' was appointed in 1926. Who was its chairman?
A. Sir John Simon
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord Linlithgow
D. Lord Minto
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lord Linlithgow (then Sir Victor Hope) chaired the Royal Commission on Agriculture in India.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1508
The 'Hindustan Socialist Republican Association' (HSRA) was formed in 1928 at which location?
A. Delhi
B. Feroz Shah Kotla ground, Delhi
C. Kanpur
D. Lahore
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The HSRA was founded at the Feroz Shah Kotla ruins in Delhi in 1928.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1509
The 'Bhagat Singh' and B. K. Dutt threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly on 8 April 1929 against which bills?
A. Vernacular Press Bill
B. Defence of India Bill
C. Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill
D. Rowlatt Bill
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
They protested against the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Disputes Bill.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1510
The 'Jatin Das' fasted unto death in 1929 in Lahore jail demanding?
A. Better conditions for political prisoners
B. Repeal of Rowlatt Act
C. Independence
D. Release of Bhagat Singh
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Jatin Das died on 13 September 1929 after a 63-day hunger strike for political prisoner rights.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1511
The 'Chittagong Armoury Raid' was led by Surya Sen on 18 April 1930. Which woman revolutionary participated and later died?
A. Bina Das
B. Shanti Ghosh
C. Pritilata Waddedar
D. Kalpana Datta
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Pritilata Waddedar died after the attack on the Pahartali European Club in 1932.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1512
The 'Bina Das' fired at the Governor of Bengal in 1932. Who was the Governor?
A. Sir John Anderson
B. Lord Linlithgow
C. Lord Willingdon
D. Sir Stanley Jackson
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bina Das attempted to assassinate Governor Sir Stanley Jackson at the convocation of Calcutta University.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1513
The 'All India Women's Conference' was founded in 1927. Who was its first president?
A. Maharani Chimnabai Gaekwad
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
D. Margaret Cousins
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Maharani Chimnabai Gaekwad of Baroda was the first president of AIWC.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1514
The 'Indian School of Mines' was established in 1926 at?
A. Dhanbad
B. Kharagpur
C. Bhilai
D. Ranchi
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Indian School of Mines (now IIT-ISM) was established in Dhanbad in 1926.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1515
The 'Benares Hindu University' was established in 1916. Who was its first Vice-Chancellor?
A. Madan Mohan Malaviya
B. Both B and C
C. P. S. Sivaswami Iyer
D. S. Radhakrishnan
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
P. S. Sivaswami Iyer was the first Vice-Chancellor, while Malaviya was the founder and later VC.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1516
The 'Aligarh Muslim University' was founded in 1920. Who was its first Vice-Chancellor?
A. Aga Khan III
B. Raja Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan
C. Ziauddin Ahmed
D. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed was the first Vice-Chancellor of AMU.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1517
The 'Visva-Bharati University' was established by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921. Who was its first Vice-Chancellor?
A. Rathindranath Tagore
B. Kshiti Mohan Sen
C. C. F. Andrews
D. Satyendranath Bose
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rathindranath Tagore, the poet's son, was the first Vice-Chancellor.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1518
The 'Osmania University' was established in 1918 by the Nizam of Hyderabad. It was the first university to use which language as medium?
A. Urdu
B. Persian
C. English
D. Hindi
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Osmania University was the first Indian university to use Urdu as the medium of instruction.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1519
The 'Annie Besant' founded the Central Hindu College in 1898. It later became part of which university?
A. Aligarh Muslim University
B. University of Calcutta
C. University of Allahabad
D. Banaras Hindu University
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Central Hindu College was merged into Banaras Hindu University.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #1520
The 'Nagpur University' was established in 1923. It was named after which leader?
A. G. S. Khaparde
B. None, it was just Nagpur University
C. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was originally just Nagpur University; later renamed Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India

More History GK Topics

Medieval History of India MCQs
Today's Top Topics
Modern History of India 2144 Medieval History of India 1230
Explore Subjects
Geography GK 6121 Static General Knowledge 6362 Maths 5575 Economy GK 2220 English 15164
Practice Mix
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A queer fish'.
x86-64 is also known as:
My eyes are tired because I ___ on the computer for hours.
He stands ___ the door.
Which railway system is designed exclusively for urban mass rapid transport?