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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

Swadeshi Movement started in India during:

  1. The Champaran Satyagrah of Gandhi

  2. Anti-Bengal Partition agitation

  3. The protest against Rowlett Act

  4. The first non-co-operation movement of 1919-1922
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Swadeshi Movement officially began in 1905 as a response to Lord Curzon's partition of Bengal. It involved boycotting British goods and promoting Indian products to protest the division of Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was not the outcome of Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

  1. Renunciation of the British titles and positions by many Indians

  2. Change in Gandhiji's attitude towards the British Government

  3. Temporary peace in Punjab

  4. Suspension on Gen. Dyer form service
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919) caused widespread anger and unrest in Punjab. It led to renunciation of British titles, changed Gandhi's attitude from cooperation to non-cooperation, and Gen. Dyer was removed from service. 'Temporary peace' is incorrect - the region remained turbulent.

Multiple choice

'Khilafat Movement' subsided because of:a

  1. the understanding reached between the congress and the Muslim League

  2. the concessions given to Muslim by the British

  3. accession of Kemal Pasha to the throne of Turkey

  4. none of the above reasons
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was about protecting the Ottoman Caliphate after WWI. When Mustafa Kemal Pasha (Ataturk) abolished the Caliphate in 1924 and modernized Turkey, the movement lost its main purpose and gradually subsided.

Multiple choice

Shimla Pact between India and Pakistan was signed in:

  1. 1965

  2. 1971

  3. 1949

  4. 1972
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Shimla Agreement (Shimla Pact) was signed between India and Pakistan on July 2, 1972, following the 1971 war. It was signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to normalize relations between the two countries.

Multiple choice

The Interim Government at the centre was formed in1946:

  1. before the visit of the Cabinet Mission

  2. after the visit of the Cabinet Mission

  3. as a result of Cripps Mission

  4. after Mountbattern came to India for transfer of power to Indians
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Interim Government of India was formed in September 1946, after the Cabinet Mission (March-June 1946) failed to achieve a consensus but had laid the groundwork. It was NOT formed before the Cabinet Mission visit, nor from the Cripps Mission (1942), nor after Mountbatten's arrival (1947).

Multiple choice

Gandhiji organised 'Dandi' in 1930 against:

  1. Atrocities on Harijans

  2. Repression of the Congress

  3. Imposition of the tax on salt

  4. The Communal Award
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi organized the Dandi March in 1930 to protest the British salt tax, which heavily taxed the production and sale of salt. This 240-mile march to the Arabian Sea coast marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Multiple choice

Who said, “I have nothing to offer except blood, sweet and tears”?

  1. Subhash Chandra Bose

  2. Napoleon

  3. Winston Churchill

  4. Lord Nelson

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

Winston Churchill spoke these famous words in his first speech as Prime Minister to the House of Commons on May 13, 1940, shortly after becoming Prime Minister during World War II. The full quote emphasizes the unity and resolve needed for the war effort.

Multiple choice

the Muslim League demanded a separate state for the Muslims in the year:

  1. 1920

  2. 1930

  3. 1940

  4. 1946
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution in March 1940, demanding independent states for Muslim-majority regions in British India. This resolution is considered the first formal demand for Pakistan. Earlier dates like 1920 (Khilafat Movement) and 1930 (Iqbal's Allahabad Address) did not represent an official party demand for a separate state.

Multiple choice

The notable feature of the Civil Disobedience movement of Mahatma Gandhi was

  1. Picketing of shops

  2. Mass strike

  3. Arrest of thousand of persons

  4. Wide participation of women
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934) saw unprecedented participation of women from all walks of life - they picketed shops, sold salt, and courted arrest. Sarojini Naidu led the raid on Dharasana Salt Works. This marked a significant departure from earlier nationalist movements.

Multiple choice

Gandhiji started fast unto death after the announcement of the communal award due to the provision of separate electorate for the

  1. Land-holders

  2. Backward classes

  3. Depressed classes

  4. Europeans
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi fasted for 21 days in September 1932 against the Communal Awards provision of separate electorates for Depressed Classes (Dalits). The fast led to the Poona Pact, where Ambedkar accepted joint electorates with reserved seats instead.