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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 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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

Who founded the ' Bhil Seva Mandal' in 1922 to elevate the condition of the Bhils and the aboriginals in India?

  1. Krishnaji Keshav Dutta

  2. C.F. Andrew

  3. Gurusadave Damle

  4. Amrit lal Thakkar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Amrit Lal Thakkar (also known as Thakkar Bapa) founded the Bhil Seva Mandal in 1922 to work for the upliftment of Bhil tribes and other aboriginal communities. He was a dedicated social worker associated with the Servants of India Society.

Multiple choice

The Red shirt movement aimed at

  1. trade union activities in India

  2. the formation of Kashmir

  3. throwing out British from India

  4. the formation of Pakistan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Shirt Movement (Khudai Khidmatgar) led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan aimed at throwing out the British from India. It was a non-violent movement of the Pashtuns in the North-West Frontier Province, with members wearing red shirts as their uniform.

Multiple choice

The All Parties Conference produced the Nehru Report which advocated I. Dominion status as the 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 for Dominion status, universal adult suffrage, and secularism (no state religion). It did NOT recommend reservations for minorities, which became a point of criticism from Muslim leaders like Jinnah.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about a famous personality:

(1) He was closely associated with Champaran Satygraha led by Mahatma Gandhi; (2) He was the editor of Motilal Nehru's periodical, Independent for sometime; (3) He went to London to attend Round Table Conference in 1931; (4) He served Gandhi as his private secretary for more than twenty years;The personality referred to, is

  1. Mahadev Desai

  2. Bhulabhai Desai

  3. Vitthalbhai Patel

  4. V.S. Srinivas Shastri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahadev Desai fits all descriptions - he was associated with Champaran Satyagraha, edited Motilal Nehru's 'Independent', attended the 1931 Round Table Conference as Gandhi's secretary, and served as Gandhi's private secretary from 1917 until his death in 1942.

Multiple choice

Put the following in chronological order.

A. Split in the trade union movement between the Communists and the moderate trade unionists B. Vallabh Bhai Patel led a 'no-tax' campaign in Bardoli district of Gujarat C. Chamber of Princes was created D. Launch of Khilafat Movement in India

  1. CDBA

  2. DBCA

  3. BDCA

  4. DCBA
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct chronological order is: Khilafat Movement launched in 1919, Chamber of Princes created in 1920, Bardoli 'no-tax' campaign led by Patel in 1928, and the split in trade union movement between Communists and moderate trade unionists occurred in 1929 (at the Cawnpore session). Option DCBA correctly places these events in sequence.

Multiple choice

The Sarvodaya Movement was started by

  1. Dada Dharmadhikari

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jayaprakash Narayan

  4. Vinoba Bhave
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vinoba Bhave observed the life of the average Indian living in a village and tried to find solutions for the problems he faced with a firm spiritual foundation. This formed the core of his Sarvodaya (awakening of all potentials) Movement.