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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

When did the first broadcasting take place and why?

  1. 3 June, 1947, to announce the partition of India

  2. 12 November, 1947, Mahatma Gandhi’s broadcast

  3. 20 July, 1950, inauguration of National Programme of Music

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first official broadcasting in India occurred on 3 June 1947 to announce the partition of India. This historic broadcast informed the public about the momentous decision to divide the country. Option B refers to a later broadcast by Gandhi, while C relates to music programming.

Multiple choice

Who was the author of National Song “Vande Mataram”?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim chandra chatterji

  3. Pingali Venkaiah

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

'Vande Mataram' was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in his 1882 novel 'Anandamath'. It became a rallying song during India's independence movement and was later adopted as India's National Song (not National Anthem).

Multiple choice

On whose Birth Day “Engineer's Day” is celebrated?

  1. Sir M. Visweswaraich

  2. Sir Arthur Cotton

  3. Sri Ramanujam

  4. Sir CV Raman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Engineer's Day in India is celebrated on September 15, which marks the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a renowned Indian engineer and statesman. Sir Arthur Cotton was a British irrigation engineer, Sri Ramanujam was a mathematician, and Sir C.V. Raman was a physicist.

Multiple choice

In which year was Dr. Zakir Hussain born?

  1. 1890

  2. 1895

  3. 1897

  4. 1888
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Zakir Hussain, the third President of India and a distinguished educationist, was born on February 8, 1897. Option C (1897) is the correct birth year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. Over 75 per cent of the zamindaris changed hands after the Permanent Settlement. b. A number of estates held by the Raja of Burdwan were sold in 1798 in an auction for recovering arrears under the Permanent Settlement Act. c. Over 95 per cent of the sale at the auction of Raja of Burdwan's estates was fictitious.

  1. a, b and c

  2. a and b

  3. b and c

  4. a and c

  5. only a
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as both these statements are correct.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. Francis Buchanan undertook detailed surveys of the areas under the jurisdiction of the British East India Company. b. He proposed a policy of pacification of Paharia chiefs by giving them an annual allowance and made them responsible for the proper conduct of their men. c. Buchanan travelled through the Rajamahal Hills region in the winter of 1810-11 and was welcomed by the Paharias.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. b and c

  5. a, b and c
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as this statement is correct.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

a. The British encouraged forest clearance, and zamindars and jotedars turned uncultivated lands into rice fields. b. The lower Rajmahal Hills were taken over by Santhal settlers with the support of the Company by 1780. c. A large area of land was demarcated as Damin-i-Koh and was declared to be the land of the Santhals by 1832.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. a and c
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as this statement is incorrect. The Company and zamindars supported the Santhal settlement in Jangal Mahals.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. The British passed the Limitation Law in 1857. b. It stated that the loan bonds signed between moneylenders and ryots would have validity for only one year. c. The moneylenders got around the law by forcing the ryots to sign a new bond every time and adding the original loan and the accumulated interest as the principal on which a new set of interest charges was calculated.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. a, b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as this statement is correct.