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Medieval and Modern Indian History

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Explore a comprehensive collection of medieval and modern Indian history questions designed for exam preparation. The topics cover major wars, treaties, regional conflicts, and colonial administration. This material helps candidates appearing for civil services and other competitive examinations to test their knowledge effectively.

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Medieval and Modern Indian History Questions

Multiple choice

The play 'Neeldarpan' is associated with the

  1. Santhal Revolt

  2. Pabna Riots

  3. Indigo Revolts

  4. Champaran Satyagraha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The play 'Neeldarpan' (The Mirror of Indigo), written by Dinabandhu Mitra, depicted the oppression of indigo farmers by British planters and became a symbol of the Indigo Revolt in Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following revolts is related with 'Siddhu' and 'Kanhu'?

  1. Santhal rebellion, 1855

  2. Kol uprising, 1820-37

  3. Munda revolt, 1899-1900

  4. Revolt of Zarnindars of Orissa, 1804-1817
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Siddhu and Kanhu were the leaders of the Santhal rebellion (Hul) in 1855, which took place in the Rajmahal Hills against British colonial rule and zamindari oppression.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a precursor of the 1857 revolt?

  1. Indigo revolt

  2. Sanyasi revolt

  3. Ulgulan

  4. Pabna rising
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sanyasi revolt (1763-1800) is often considered a precursor to the 1857 revolt because it was one of the earliest organized resistances against British colonial exploitation in Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following was a precursor of the 1857 revolt?

  1. Sanyasi revolt

  2. Indigo revolt

  3. Veluthampi revolt

  4. Pabna uprising
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sanyasi revolt (late 18th century) is often cited as one of the early precursors to the resistance against British rule that culminated in the 1857 revolt. The other options occurred after 1857.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

  1. Bhil revolt — 1818-31

  2. Satara revolt — 1814

  3. Kittur revolt — 1824

  4. Gadkari revolt — 1844
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Satara revolt (or the revolt of the Raja of Satara's supporters) occurred in the 1840s, not 1814. The other dates are generally accepted in historical texts.

Multiple choice

The revolt of 1857 started from

  1. Delhi

  2. Barackpu

  3. Meerut

  4. Kanpur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The revolt of 1857 officially began on May 10, 1857, when soldiers at the Meerut cantonment rose in rebellion against their British officers.

Multiple choice

The greatest achievement of Alauddin Khilji was his

  1. Invasion of South India

  2. Measure to improve the standard of living

  3. Revenue system and control of inflation

  4. Contribution to Art
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alauddin Khilji is historically recognized for his extensive market reforms, price controls, and systematic revenue administration, which allowed him to maintain a large standing army. While he did invade South India, his administrative and economic policies are considered his most significant and lasting achievements.