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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

“He was the first Hindu whose personality won demonstrative recognition abroad at the close of the last century for India's ancient civilization and for her newborn claim to nationhood.” This was a tribute paid by Sir Valentine Chirol to the genius

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Swami Vivekananda

  4. Gopal Krishan Gokhale
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Swami Vivekananda delivered his historic speech at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893 (close of the 19th century). His speeches and personality won international recognition for India's ancient philosophical heritage and civilization. This was at a time when India was just beginning to articulate its claim to nationhood. Sir Valentine Chirol, a British journalist, recognized this significance. Gandhi came later, Tagore gained fame in the 20th century, and Gokhale was primarily a political leader within India.

Multiple choice

The All Parties Conference produced the Nehru Report, which advocated

I. dominion status as a form of government for India II. universal adult suffrage III. dissociation of the state from religion in any form IV. no reservation of sets for Muslims or any other group

  1. II and IV

  2. I, II and III

  3. II, III and IV

  4. I, II and IV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Nehru Report (1928) drafted by a committee led by Motilal Nehru advocated: I) Dominion status for India (not complete independence initially), II) Universal adult suffrage, III) Secularism - dissociation of state from religion, and IV) No reserved seats for any group (rejecting separate electorates). It did not advocate complete independence (Purna Swaraj) which younger leaders like Nehru and Subhas Bose wanted. The report included I, II, and III, making option B correct.

Multiple choice

'Do or die' slogan was given by Gandhiji during

  1. the Non-Cooperation Movement

  2. the Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. the Quit India Movement

  4. the Individual Satyagraha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Do or die' slogan was given by Gandhiji during the Quit India Movement.

Multiple choice

The Indian National Congress found wide acceptance initially among the

  1. educated middle class

  2. peasants and wrking class

  3. businessmen

  4. landlords
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 and initially attracted lawyers, teachers, journalists, and other educated professionals. This middle class leadership dominated the early moderate phase of the Congress, focusing on constitutional reforms within the British system. Peasants, workers, and landlords became more prominent in later movements.

Multiple choice

Assam was created as a separate province when

  1. the partition of Bengal was annulled in 1911

  2. Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905

  3. Minto announced the new reform proposals in 1905 - 1906

  4. Montagu - Chelmsford Reforms were implemented in 1919
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer is (3). 

Multiple choice

The “Sadharana Brahma Samaj” was founded by ____________.

  1. Keshav Chandra Sen

  2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  3. Chandra Vidya Sagar

  4. Ananda Mohan Bose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sadharan Brahmo Samaj was started with three distinguished men as its leaders on 15th May 1878. These three were Ananda Mohan Bose, Shibchandra Deb and Umesh Chandra Datta. These three were initiated into the Brahmo Samaj of India by Keshub Chandra Sen

Multiple choice

When was the Cooperative Societies Act first passed in India?

  1. 1902

  2. 1900

  3. 1906

  4. 1904
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Cooperative Credit Societies Act was passed in 1904 during Lord Curzon's viceroyalty. This legislation provided the legal framework for cooperative movements in rural areas, helping farmers access credit without exploitative moneylenders. It marked a significant step in rural institutional development.

Multiple choice

Who founded the organisation called “Tattwabodhini Sabha” in 1839?

  1. Debendranath Tagore

  2. Swami Vivekananda

  3. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  4. Chandra Vidyasagar

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A Correct answer
Explanation

On 6th October, 1839, Debendranath Tagore, son of (Prince) Dwarkanath Tagore, established Tattvaranjini Sabha, which was shortly thereafter renamed the Tattwabodhini (Truth-seekers) Sabha. Initially confined to immediate members of the Tagore family, in 2 years, it mustered over 500 members. In 1840, Debendranath published a Bangla translation of Katha Upanishad. 

Multiple choice

In which of the following years was Annie Besant elected as the President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1911

  2. 1914

  3. 1917

  4. 1923
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Annie Besant opened the Central Hindu College, Benares (Varanasi), in 1898, later receiving the honorary degree of D. L. by the Benares Hindu University. A vocal supporter for Indian Home Rule, she was interned by the British authorities during the first world war. In 1917, she was declared as the President of the Indian National Congress party. 

Multiple choice

Which of the following events is not directly related to Robert Clive?

  1. Dual Govt. in Bengal

  2. First Anglo-French War

  3. Treaty of Allahabad

  4. Occupation of Arcot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The First Anglo-French War (1748-1754) occurred before Robert Clive's active career in India. Clive's key achievements - the Dual Government in Bengal (1765), Treaty of Allahabad (1765), and occupation of Arcot (1751) - all came during the later Anglo-French conflicts (Second and Third Carnatic Wars). Clive was not involved in the First Anglo-French War.