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 #1561
Who wrote the 'Vande Mataram'?
A. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B. Subhash Chandra Bose
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Sarojini Naidu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote 'Vande Mataram' in his novel 'Anandamath'.
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Question #1562
The 'Cabinet Mission' visited India in which year?
A. 1944
B. 1947
C. 1942
D. 1946
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Cabinet Mission arrived in India in March 1946 to discuss the transfer of power.
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Question #1563
Who was the first Indian to become the Governor-General of independent India?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Sardar Patel
D. B.R. Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
C. Rajagopalachari was the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India.
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Question #1564
Which of the following was the capital of British India before 1911?
A. Delhi
B. Bombay
C. Madras
D. Calcutta
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Calcutta was the capital of British India until 1911, when it was shifted to Delhi.
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Question #1565
Who was the founder of the 'Satyashodhak Samaj'?
A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Jyotirao Phule
C. Sahu Maharaj
D. Periyar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 to work for the welfare of the oppressed classes.
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Question #1566
When was the 'August Declaration' by Edwin Montagu announced?
A. 1917
B. 1919
C. 1918
D. 1920
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The August Declaration, promising more self-governing institutions, was announced by Edwin Montagu in 1917.
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Question #1567
The 'Poona Pact' was signed between Gandhi and whom?
A. Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
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Question #1568
When was the 'Government of India Act 1935' passed?
A. 1935
B. 1936
C. 1934
D. 1933
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1935 was passed in August 1935.
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Question #1569
Who is known as the 'Iron Man of India'?
A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Subhash Chandra Bose
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is famously known as the Iron Man of India for his role in integrating the princely states.
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Question #1570
Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
C. M.G. Ranade
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905.
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Question #1571
The 'Mountbatten Plan' for the partition of India was announced in:
A. May 1947
B. March 1947
C. July 1947
D. June 1947
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Mountbatten Plan, proposing the partition of India, was announced on June 3, 1947.
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Question #1572
Who was the leader of the 'Young Bengal' movement?
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Henry Vivian Derozio
C. Keshab Chandra Sen
D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Henry Vivian Derozio was the leader of the Young Bengal movement in the early 19th century.
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Question #1573
The Battle of Buxar was fought in the year:
A. 1773
B. 1782
C. 1757
D. 1764
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Battle of Buxar took place in 1764 between the British and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Shah Alam II.
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Question #1574
Who founded the 'Ramakrishna Mission'?
A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Aurobindo Ghosh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
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Question #1575
When did the 'Simon Commission' visit India?
A. 1927
B. 1930
C. 1929
D. 1928
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Simon Commission, led by Sir John Simon, visited India in 1928 and faced widespread protests.
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Question #1576
Who was the first woman judge of the High Court in India?
A. Leila Seth
B. Fathima Beevi
C. Anna Chandy
D. Sarojini Naidu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Anna Chandy was the first female judge in India, appointed to the High Court of Kerala.
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Question #1577
The 'Home Rule League' was founded by:
A. None of the above
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Annie Besant
D. Both A and B
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant founded Home Rule Leagues in 1916.
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Question #1578
The 'Treaty of Allahabad' was signed in:
A. 1766
B. 1764
C. 1767
D. 1765
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Treaty of Allahabad was signed in 1765 after the Battle of Buxar, granting the British Diwani rights.
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Question #1579
Who is the father of the Indian Unrest?
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Lala Lajpat Rai
D. Subhash Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sir Valentine Chirol called Bal Gangadhar Tilak the 'Father of Indian Unrest'.
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Question #1580
Who was the first Indian to clear the ICS (Indian Civil Service) exam?
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Satyendranath Tagore
C. Surendranath Banerjee
D. Subhash Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to clear the ICS exam in 1863.
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