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Modern Indian History

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Modern Indian History covers the colonial period, the freedom struggle, and key political movements. It includes questions on important leaders, the Indian National Congress, and social reforms. Mastering these questions is vital for clearing competitive government exams.

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Modern Indian History Questions

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Song of India first sung?

  1. 1894

  2. 1896

  3. 1898

  4. 1911
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vande Mataram, India's National Song, was first sung in 1896 during the Indian National Congress session in Calcutta. It was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and included in his novel Anand Math (1882).

Multiple choice

When was the National Song of India adopted?

  1. 24th Nov. 1930

  2. 24th Jan. 1930

  3. 24th Nov. 1949

  4. 24th Jan. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vande Mataram was adopted as India's National Song on January 24, 1950 - the same day the National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly. It was given equal status with Jana Gana Mana.

Multiple choice

In which year was UGC initially set-up?

  1. 1951

  2. 1952

  3. 1953

  4. 1954
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India was established in 1953. It's a statutory body responsible for coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of university education in India.

Multiple choice

Who proposed the Wardha Scheme of Education?

  1. Gandhi

  2. Nehru

  3. Patel

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Wardha Scheme of Education (1937), also known as Basic Education, was proposed by Mahatma Gandhi. It emphasized learning through craft and productive work, making education relevant to Indian rural life. Gandhi's vision prioritized self-sufficiency and practical skills.

Multiple choice

Wood's Despatch of 1854 resulted in the:

  1. establishment of Indian Universities

  2. establishment of educational system

  3. abolition of child marriage

  4. introduction of Postal system
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Wood's Despatch of 1854 was a landmark document that laid the foundation for India's modern education system. While it eventually led to university establishment, its primary and most immediate outcome was creating a structured educational system with universities, colleges, and schools. Option B captures this broader impact.

Multiple choice

The Bhoodan Movement was launched by

  1. C. R. Das

  2. Subash Chandra Bose

  3. Acharya Vinoba Bhave

  4. Pankaj Raj

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Acharya Vinoba Bhave (the movement was an attempt to redistribute the land among the landless)

Multiple choice

The Prarthana Samaj was founded by

  1. R. G. Bandarkar

  2. Govinda Ranade

  3. William Adam

  4. Dr. Atmaram Pandurang

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Atmaram Pandurang (aim was the reformation of the Hindu religious thoughts and practices)

Multiple choice

The Mohemmadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh was founded by:

  1. Md. Ali Jinnah

  2. Mohammad Ali

  3. Saukat Ali

  4. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University. Md. Ali Jinnah, Mohammad Ali, and Saukat Ali were later leaders of the Muslim League but not founders of this college.