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 #1581
When was the 'Gandhi-Irwin Pact' signed?
A. 1933
B. 1931
C. 1932
D. 1930
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on March 5, 1931.
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Question #1582
Who among the following was known as 'Sher-e-Punjab'?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Uddham Singh
C. Lala Lajpat Rai
D. Kartar Singh Sarabha
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai was popularly known as 'Sher-e-Punjab' (Lion of Punjab).
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Question #1583
The 'Individual Satyagraha' was started in:
A. 1941
B. 1942
C. 1940
D. 1939
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Individual Satyagraha in October 1940.
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Question #1584
Who was the founder of the 'Khilafat Movement'?
A. Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali
B. Maulana Azad
C. Jinnah
D. Aga Khan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Khilafat Movement was led by the Ali brothers, Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali.
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Question #1585
Who gave the slogan 'Jai Hind'?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Subhash Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Subhash Chandra Bose gave the slogan 'Jai Hind'.
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Question #1586
Who was the first woman Governor of a state in independent India?
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
C. Sucheta Kripalani
D. Padmaja Naidu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor, appointed to United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh).
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Question #1587
When was the 'Indian Independence Act' passed by the British Parliament?
A. September 1947
B. August 1947
C. July 1947
D. June 1947
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament in July 1947.
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Question #1588
Who founded the 'Theosophical Society' in India?
A. Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott
B. Annie Besant
C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D. Swami Vivekananda
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Theosophical Society was founded by Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott.
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Question #1589
Who was the author of 'Discovery of India'?
A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Subhash Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'Discovery of India' while in Ahmednagar jail.
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Question #1590
When was the 'Wavell Plan' introduced?
A. 1943
B. 1946
C. 1945
D. 1944
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lord Wavell introduced the Wavell Plan in June 1945.
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Question #1591
The 'Meerut Conspiracy Case' took place in:
A. 1933
B. 1925
C. 1931
D. 1929
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Meerut Conspiracy Case against trade union leaders began in 1929.
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Question #1592
Who was the first President of India?
A. Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India.
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Question #1593
When did the 'Quit India Movement' end?
A. 1946
B. 1947
C. 1945
D. 1944
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The movement largely concluded by 1945, at the end of World War II.
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Question #1594
Who started the 'Bhoodan Movement'?
A. Jayaprakash Narayan
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Acharya Kripalani
D. Vinoba Bhave
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Vinoba Bhave launched the Bhoodan Movement in 1951.
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Question #1595
The 'Constitution of India' came into force on:
A. 26 January 1950
B. 15 August 1947
C. 26 January 1949
D. 26 November 1949
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950.
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Question #1596
Which of the following was the first session of the Constituent Assembly?
A. December 9, 1946
B. November 26, 1949
C. January 26, 1950
D. August 15, 1947
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946.
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Question #1597
Who was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
A. B.N. Rau
B. K.M. Munshi
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sir B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
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Question #1598
Who was the first Law Minister of India?
A. Maulana Azad
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Sardar Patel
D. B.R. Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the first Law Minister of independent India.
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Question #1599
Who was the leader of the 'Kakori Conspiracy'?
A. Ashfaqulla Khan
B. Chandrashekhar Azad
C. Bhagat Singh
D. Ram Prasad Bismil
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Ram Prasad Bismil was one of the primary leaders of the Kakori conspiracy.
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Question #1600
When was the 'Indian National Army' (INA) formally formed?
A. 1942
B. 1943
C. 1941
D. 1940
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The INA was formally established in 1942, later led by Subhash Chandra Bose.
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