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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

Which of the following statements is/are true in relation to the Mountbatten Plan?

  1. It dealt with the method by which the power would be transferred from the British to responsible Indian hands.
  2. It aimed at dividing India peacefully into two equal nations.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Mountbatten Plan or 3rd June Plan dealt with the method by which the power would be transferred from the British to responsible Indian hands. Statement 2 is wrong: The Plan aimed at dividing India, but at the same time retaining maximum unity.

Multiple choice

Which of the following proposals was/were made by Viceroy A.P. Wavell in his Plan?

  1. The Viceroy's executive council shall be enlarged and all the members of the council, except the Viceroy, were to be the Indians.
  2. The Executive Council was to consist of equal number of Hindus and Muslims.
  3. External Affairs Department was to be transferred to the Indians.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 1 and 2

  4. Only 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong: The proposal was that the Viceroy's executive council shall be enlarged and all the members of the council, except the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief, were to be the Indians. Statement 2 is correct. Statement 3 is also correct.

Multiple choice

Arrange the following events of late 1940's in the correct chronological order. A. Formation of Interim Government under Nehru B. Proclamation of 'Direct Action Day' by Muslim League C. Arrival of the Cabinet Mission D. Formulation of Dickie Bird Plan

  1. A C B D

  2. B C A D

  3. C B A D

  4. B A D C
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A. Formation of Interim Government under Nehru - 2nd Sept, 1946 B. Proclamation of 'Direct Action Day' by Muslim League - 16th Aug, 1946 C. Arrival of the Cabinet Mission - May 1946 D. Formulation of Dickie Bird Plan - May 1947

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. In February 1947, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared that the British would leave India by the end of June 1948, transferring the power to responsible Indian hands.
  2. On 3rd June, 1947 Lord Mountbatten put forth the partition plan which was accepted by the Congress and the Muslim League.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: In February 1947, the British Prime Minister Clement Atlee declared that the British would leave India by the end of June 1948, transferring the power to responsible Indian hands. Statement 2 is perfectly correct: On 3rd June, 1947 Lord Mountbatten put forth the partition plan, known as the Mountbatten Plan, which was accepted by the Congress and the Muslim League.

Multiple choice

Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order:

A. Arrival of Cabinet Mission B. RIN Mutiny C. First Session of the Constituent Assembly D. Adoption of the slogan ‘Divide and Rule’ by Muslim League

  1. A B D C

  2. B C D A

  3. D B A C

  4. B A C D
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct chronological order of the events given is: B. RIN Mutiny - 18th February, 1946 A. Arrival of Cabinet Mission - 14th March, 1946 C. First Session of the Constituent Assembly – 9th December, 1946 D. Adoption of the slogan ‘Divide and Rule’ by Muslim League – December 1946 (Karachi Session) 

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to the Tebhaga Movement?

  1. Tebhaga Movement took place in 1946 in Bengal.
  2. It was the result of dissatisfaction of Indian masses with the proposals of Cabinet Mission and other policies of the British.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Statement 2 is incorrect: Tebhaga Movement was launched by the peasants and tenants against the zamidars and money lenders, not against the British.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. In 1943, Subhash Chandra Bose founded Indian National Army (INA).
  2. Captain Mohan Singh was the first Commander of the INA.

  1. Only (1)

  2. Only (2)

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) or (2)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: The INA was founded by Rash Behari Bose along with the other Indians. Later, Subhash Chandra Bose was invited to lead the movement, and it was in July 1943 when Bose joined the Indian National Congress (INC) at Singapore.

Statement 2 is correct: Captain Mohan Singh was the first Commander of the INA.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Commissions is not correctly matched with the subject of its study?

  1. Lyall Commission - Famine

  2. Frazer Commission - Police Reforms

  3. Raleigh Commission - Education

  4. Islington Commission - Condition of plantation labourers
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lyall Commission (1897) - Famine Frazer Commission (1902-03) - Police Reforms Raleigh Commission (1904) - Education Islington Commission (1912) - Public Services Reforms

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to the Kuka Movement?

  1. The movement was launched by Sian Saheb.
  2. It started before the revolt of 1857.
  3. The area of its operation was West Punjab.
  4. The aim of the movement was to purify Sikh religion.

  1. Only 3

  2. Only 1 and 3

  3. Only 1, 3 and 4

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The Kuka movement was launched by Bhagat Jawaharmal, who was popularly known as Sian Saheb. Later the revolt was led by Baba Ram Singh. Statement 2 is correct: The movement started in 1845 and continued till 1872. Statement 3 is correct: The movement took place in West Punjab. The headquarters of the movement was at Hazro in North West Frontier Province. Statement 4 is correct: The movement aimed at purifying the Sikh religion by removing abuses and superstitions that had crept in.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi presided only one session of the Indian National Congress.
  2. In 1915, Gandhiji founded Sabarmati Ashram to launch a well organized battle against the British.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Mahatma Gandhi presided over only the Belgaon (Belgaum) session of the Indian National Congress in 1924. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gandhiji founded Sabarmati Ashram to train his associates in moral and emotional life of a satyagrahi, not to launch any battle against anyone.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The first All India Congress Socialists' Conference was convened at Lucknow.
  2. Jaya Prakash Narayan was the Organising Secretary of the Conference.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: The first All India Congress Socialists' Conference was convened at Patna in 1934. Statement 2 is correct: As the Organising Secretary of the Conference, J.P. Narayan campaigned in different parts of the country to organize the provincial wings of the party.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. In 1928, Jwaharlal Nehru launched the Independence for India League.
  2. The aim behind this move was to work for the establishment of an Indian Republic on socialistic lines.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: In 1928, Jwaharlal Nehru launched the Independence for India League as a pressure group within the Congress. Statement 2 is correct: One of the aims behind this move was to work for the establishment of an Indian Republic on socialistic lines.